TURNER BROADCASTING ORDERS WEGENER DIGITAL VIDEO

*CNN Expands Digital Satellite Newsgathering*

Duluth, GA. -- December 22, 1997 -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ: WGNR), announced it has received an order from Turner Broadcasting for its DVT2001 and DVR2000 digital video equipment. This equipment is utilized by Turner Broadcasting for CNN's digital satellite newsgathering activities. The order totals fourteen DVT2001 encoders and twenty-two DVR2000 receivers.

Tony Seaton, Turner Networks Vice President, Technology states "We have had the opportunity to compare the Wegener DV2000 video quality with competitive products. Wegener's digital video quality is superior."

CNN has already successfully deployed Wegener's DV2000 digital video systems, utilizing them in the coverage of major international stories.

"We're excited to be the digital choice of CNN " said Wegener President & CEO Robert A. Placek. "This is another example of the confidence major broadcasters have in Wegener's digital video product line."

Wegener Corporation based in Duluth, Georgia, through its wholly owned subsidiary Wegener Communications, designs and manufactures communications transmission and receiving equipment for broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, and data communications.

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

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