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To: tony schwarz who wrote (44424)	9/3/1999 10:25:00 AM
From: Manuel Vizcaya	Respond to of 50808

More Divi encoders! 09/03 06:48 Autotote Chooses Wegener Unity for Live Video from Racetracks WGNR.O><TTE.A> Autotote Chooses Wegener Unity for Live Video from Racetracks DULUTH, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR) announced it has received an order for approximately $4 million from Autotote Communication Services Division, an affiliate of Autotote Corporation (Amex: TTE), for UNITY digital transmission equipment including UNITY 401 Receivers, DiviCom MPEG-2 video encoders plus COMPEL control. In this application, live pari-mutuel racing signals will be transmitted utilizing MPEG-2 DVB compatible digital video via satellite from racetracks to off-track facilities throughout North America. This technology and quality upgrade of Autotote's networks will provide enhanced video quality, greater ease of use for receiving facilities, and improved reliability. COMPEL Control is a key reason Autotote chose Wegener. COMPEL provides Autotote complete automated control of both remote uplinks and the entire network of receivers. "Autotote's complex network is one of the most innovative business television networks we've encountered," said Wegener Communications President, Keith N. Smith. "We're delighted that Autotote will utilize the full range of COMPEL network control capabilities, including advanced features such as COMPEL Web Access and Bandwidth On Demand." Autotote Corporation provides computerized wagering equipment, computer software, facilities management and satellite broadcast services for, on- track, off-track and inter-track wagering, lotteries, and legalized sports betting facilities. Autotote's systems are in use in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, New Zealand and the far East. Additional information can be obtained at Autotote's web site: autotote.com . 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 +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com . COMPEL, ENVOY, UNITY and UNITY-IP are trademarks of Wegener Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. SOURCE Wegener Communications -0- 09/03/1999 /CONTACT: Sally Campbell of Wegener Communications, 770-814-4000, or info@wegener.com /