Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Appoints Paul Lithgow as President of Comtech Mobile...

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Appoints Paul Lithgow as President of Comtech
Mobile Datacom Corporation

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comtech Telecommunications
Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that Paul Lithgow has been appointed
President of Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation ("CMDC"). Mr. Lithgow will also
continue to serve as President of Comtech AeroAstro Inc. ("AeroAstro"). Mr.
Lithgow has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and telecommunications
industries with leadership roles, prior to joining Comtech, at Radyne, General
Dynamics and Spectrum Astro, as well as a distinguished career in the U.S. Air
Force.

Comtech also announced that Daniel Wood, who previously served as President of
CMDC since 2005, has departed from Comtech.

In announcing these changes, Fred Kornberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "As President of both CMDC and
AeroAstro, Paul is the perfect candidate to further reposition our mobile data
communications segment. I believe that Paul's experience in establishing
AeroAstro as a leader in the emerging microsatellites industry will be
beneficial as we continue to adjust our mobile data communication segment's
business strategy."

Mr. Kornberg added, "I believe that the people and technology at CMDC are second
to none and I am confident that Paul and the team will position our mobile data
communications segment for future growth and continued profitability."

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets
innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.
The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role in providing or
enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial communications
infrastructure is unavailable, inefficient or too expensive. The Company
conducts business through three complementary segments: telecommunications
transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and mobile data communications. The
Company sells products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and
government communications markets. The Company believes it is a market leader in
the market segments that it serves.

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are
forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking
information. The Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify
many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press
release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in
such Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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