CNN Chooses Wegener/DiviCom for International
Links
IBC, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR - news) announced it has
received an order from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. for ENVOY encoders/modulators, UNITY4422 IRD's and DiviCom
(Nasdaq: CUBE - news) digital video encoders. This equipment will be utilized by Turner Broadcasting System for CNN video
links to Atlanta from London, Moscow, and Jerusalem, plus digital satellite newsgathering activities.
''We have successfully used Wegener digital video equipment for several years,'' states Tony Seaton, Vice President of
Corporate Technology and Standards, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. ''We are impressed with the video quality of the
DiviCom encoder and Wegener UNITY4422 decoder teamed together.''
''It is a privilege to again be the digital video choice of CNN,'' said Wegener Communications President, Keith N. Smith. ''We
are particularly pleased to have a demanding customer like CNN select our new ENVOY encoder/modulator.''
Wegener Communications is an international provider of digital solutions for IP data, video and audio networks. Applications
include IP data delivery, 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. Wegener Communications can be reached at
770-814-4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.
COMPEL, ENVOY, UNITY and UNITYoIP are trademarks of Wegener Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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