WEGENER to Offer Product Preview of COMPEL II Network Control System at NAB2007


Fourth generation control system simplifies operations for media receiver control within multi-site networks

DULUTH, Ga., April 11 -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will preview its COMPEL II Network Control System at the National Association of Broadcasters 2007 Convention (Booth #SU7915). The 4th generation system retains all patented features of WEGENER's industry-leading COMPEL Network Control system while adding new functionality to enhance the user experience. The result is a flexible, open architecture system that provides simplified operations for dynamic media distribution to multiple locations for content providers, private network operators, and TV and radio broadcasters among other professionals.

"The COMPEL brand of point-to-multipoint network control has always emphasized flexibility from a high level point of view," said Ned L. Mountain, President of WEGENER. "COMPEL II advances beyond its previous forms while ensuring that operators retain the dependable platform to control the operations of their video, audio and data applications. We have focused in several areas to improve network operations, such as multi-user access, interoperability with other network equipment and simplifying key operational tasks."

Built upon an open architecture operating system, COMPEL II offers SQL database access to all internal functions and easy integration with network traffic and automation systems. COMPEL II is highly modular in design, providing extensive scaling and tailoring to fit the needs of specific networks. The web based user interface allows multiple, individually permissioned operators to simultaneously take control of their individual responsibilities for network operations.

WEGENER's COMPEL® network control system has integrated control for video, audio & data to Satellite, Internet and WAN locations, offering targeted regional content delivery, content playout control, and blackouts/embargos enforcement for multi-site networks

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), is an international provider of digital solutions for video, audio, and IP data networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com

Source: Wegener Corporation

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