INTRODUCING THE UNITY4422 RECEIVER—MPEG 4:2:2 AND 4:2:0

September 15, 1998 - IBC, Amsterdam, Netherlands: Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ: WGNR) announced the introduction of the UNITY 4422 professional receiver for MPEG 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 decoding. The UNITY 4422 is designed for high quality contribution and distribution video networks. The receiver features automatic detection of MPEG 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 video, support for both AC-3 and MPEG audio, plus both SCPC and MCPC operation. UNITY Option Cards allow the UNITY 4422 to expand its feature set to include high speed broadcast data and RF feed switching.

Wegener Communications is an international provider of digital solutions for audio, video and broadcast data networks. Applications include broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music, satellite paging and financial information distribution. COMPEL‘, Wegener's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials through total receiver control. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into Wegener digital satellite receivers.

ABOUT WEGENER COMMUNICATIONS

Wegener Communications is an international provider of digital solutions for audio, video and broadcast data networks. Applications include broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music, satellite paging and financial information distribution. COMPEL, Wegener's patented network control system provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials through total receiver control. The 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.

COMPEL and UNITY are trademarks of Wegener Communications.

Certain of the above statements regarding Wegener constitute forward-looking statements, which may involve risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from the anticipated results expressed in such forward-looking statements.