WEGENER MPEG-2 PRODUCTS IN SERVICE BY TURNER BROADCASTING FOR MOSCOW AND LONDON FEEDS

Duluth, Ga. - December 11, 1996 - Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ: WGNR) today announced it has received an order for six sets, with commitments for an additional eight sets, of its Series DV2000 MPEG-2 digital video products from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). Replacing existing analog channels, the equipment is being used to transmit daily, live-anchored news broadcasts from CNN's production center in London and live news coverage from Moscow for use on CNN and CNN International program services. Turner Broadcasting, for many years a customer of Wegener, placed the order after extensive testing and competitive evaluation. This order will be shipped in the second quarter of fiscal 1997.

Commenting on the order, Bob Placek, President and CEO, Wegener Communications said, "This order was placed after extensive evaluation of all competitive products available. We are pleased that the consistent and overwhelming response has been that the DV2000 MPEG-2 digital video products are ideal for professional satellite news gathering, as well as primary program distribution. No other manufacturer has combined the features and flexibility of these technologically advanced Wegener products in such a small rugged package."

The DVT2000 transmitter features multiple video input formats -- serial D1, composite, and S-Video. The transmitter is controlled locally with a front panel keypad and LCD display, remotely through an RS232 modem port, or addressably with Wegener's network control protocol. The DVT2000 transmits one compressed video signal (either DVB compliant or secure), up to six mono audio channels (or three stereo pairs), one optional synchronous data channel, and one 9.6 kbps asynchronous data channel for customer use. The audio input signal for the DVT2000 may be analog or AES/EBU digital.

The DVR2000 IRD occupies 1.75" of rack space and is a complete L-band Integrated Receiver/Decoder. It features composite, S-Video, and Serial D1 video outputs. It also provides relay contact closures for control of external devices.

Wegener Communications, Inc. is a subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ: WGNR) based in Duluth, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb. The Company offers both MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 digital video transmit and receive systems for such diverse applications as private business television networks, satellite news gathvering (SNG) and distance learning. Wegener Communications designs and manufactures communications transmission and receiving equipment for the business broadcast, data communications, cable and broadcast radio and television industries for worldwide markets.

For further information:

Keith N. Smith
Vice President, Business Development
Wegener Communications
770-814-4000
Email: info@wegener.com
World Wide Web: www.wegener.com