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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
  x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended February 29, 2008
 
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ______________________________to_____________________________
 
Commission file No. 0-11003
 
WEGENER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
81–0371341
 
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

11350 Technology Circle, Duluth, Georgia
 
30097-1502
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 623-0096
 
Registrant’s web site: HTTP://WWW.WEGENER.COM
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer o  Accelerated filer o  Non-accelerated filer o  Smaller reporting company x 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes x No o
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

Common Stock, $.01 par value
12,647,051 Shares
Class
Outstanding at March 28, 2008
 


WEGENER CORPORATION
Form 10-Q For the Quarter Ended February 29, 2008

INDEX

PART I. Financial Information
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
     
 
Introduction
3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
(Unaudited) - Three and Six Months Ended
 
 
February 29, 2008 and March 2, 2007
4
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets - February 29, 2008
 
 
(Unaudited) and August 31, 2007
5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
 
 
(Unaudited) - Six Months Ended February 29,
 
 
2008 and March 2, 2007
6
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
(Unaudited) - Six Months Ended February 29,
 
 
2008 and March 2, 2007
7
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial
 
 
Statements (Unaudited)
8
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
 
 
Condition and Results of Operations
16
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
21
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
21
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
21
     
PART II. Other Information
 
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
22
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
22
Exhibits
23
 
Signatures
24
 
2

 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
INTRODUCTION - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


The consolidated financial statements of Wegener Corporation (the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated balance sheet as of February 29, 2008; the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity as of February 29, 2008, and March 2, 2007; the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, and March 2, 2007; and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended February 29, 2008, and March 2, 2007, have been prepared without audit. The consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2007 has been audited by independent registered public accountants. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007, File No. 0-11003.

In the opinion of the Company, the statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments, which were of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present a fair statement of the results of such interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year. 
 
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WEGENER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)



   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
 
March 2,
 
February 29,
 
March 2,
 
 
 
2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
                   
Revenues, net
 
$
6,666,420
 
$
4,770,665
 
$
11,692,349
 
$
9,554,142
 
                           
Operating costs and expenses
                         
Cost of products sold
   
4,125,365
   
2,821,550
   
7,088,104
   
6,427,052
 
Selling, general and administrative
   
1,405,225
   
1,338,073
   
2,668,742
   
2,636,592
 
Research and development
   
769,546
   
773,205
   
1,578,583
   
1,594,167
 
                           
Operating costs and expenses
   
6,300,136
   
4,932,828
   
11,335,429
   
10,657,811
 
                           
Operating income (loss)
   
366,284
   
(162,163
)
 
356,920
   
(1,103,669
)
Interest expense
   
(30,136
)
 
(24,761
)
 
(71,842
)
 
(50,525
)
Interest income
   
177
   
3,650
   
740
   
8,970
 
                           
Net earnings (loss )
 
$
336,325
 
$
(183,274
)
$
285,818
 
$
(1,145,224
)
                           
Net earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.03
 
$
(0.01
)
$
0.02
 
$
(0.09
)
Diluted
 
$
0.03
 
$
(0.01
)
$
0.02
 
$
(0.09
)
                           
Shares used in per share calculation
                         
Basic
   
12,647,051
   
12,582,875
   
12,647,051
   
12,580,963
 
Diluted
   
12,651,835
   
12,582,875
   
12,658,476
   
12,580,963
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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WEGENER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
February 29,
2008
(Unaudited)
 
August 31,
2007
 
Assets
             
               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
4,855
 
$
6,728
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
4,201,693
   
5,172,348
 
Inventories, net
   
4,083,313
   
3,380,410
 
Other
   
234,095
   
194,847
 
Total current assets
   
8,523,956
   
8,754,333
 
               
Property and equipment, net
   
1,778,015
   
1,777,677
 
Capitalized software costs, net
   
1,166,300
   
1,241,577
 
Other assets
   
577,298
   
684,238
 
Land held for sale
   
353,712
   
353,712
 
               
Total assets
 
$
12,399,281
 
$
12,811,537
 
               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
             
               
Current liabilities
             
Bank line of credit
 
$
1,728,093
 
$
2,015,704
 
Accounts payable
   
1,837,131
   
1,145,327
 
Accrued expenses
   
2,331,420
   
2,609,222
 
Deferred revenue
   
699,035
   
774,183
 
Customer deposits
   
1,113,676
   
1,870,673
 
               
Total current liabilities
   
7,709,355
   
8,415,109
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
   
-
   
-
 
               
Shareholders’ equity
             
 
             
Common stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 12,647,051 and 12,647,051 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
   
126,471
   
126,471
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
20,006,702
   
19,999,022
 
Deficit
   
(15,443,247
)
 
(15,729,065
)
Total shareholders’ equity
   
4,689,926
   
4,396,428
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
12,399,281
 
$
12,811,537
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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WEGENER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)

           
Additional
     
   
Common Stock
 
Paid-in
     
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Deficit
 
Balance at September 1, 2006
   
12,579,051
 
$
125,791
 
$
19,924,915
 
$
(14,976,303
)
                           
Share-based compensation expense
   
-
   
-
   
17,667
   
-
 
Common stock issued through stock options
   
68,000
   
680
   
56,440
   
-
 
Net loss for the six months
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(1,145,224
)
BALANCE at March 2, 2007
   
12,647,051
 
$
126,471
 
$
19,999,022
 
$
(16,121,527
)
                           
Balance at August 31, 2007
   
12,647,051
 
$
126,471
 
$
19,999,022
 
$
(15,729,065
)
                           
Share-based compensation expense
   
-
   
-
   
7,680
   
-
 
Net earnings for the six months
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
285,818
 
BALANCE at February 29, 2008
   
12,647,051
 
$
126,471
 
$
20,006,702
 
$
(15,443,247
)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

6

 
WEGENER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
Cash flows from operating activities
             
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
285,818
 
$
(1,145,224
)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to cash provided (used) by operating activities
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
940,551
   
1,109,465
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
7,680
   
17,667
 
Provision for bad debts
   
35,000
   
(50,000
)
Provision for inventory reserves
   
-
   
75,000
 
Provision for warranty reserves
   
-
   
100,000
 
Changes in assets and liabilities
             
Accounts receivable
   
935,655
   
(801,185
)
Inventories
   
(702,903
)
 
(275,868
)
Other assets
   
(39,249
)
 
42,976
 
Accounts payable
   
691,804
   
276,173
 
Accrued expenses
   
(277,802
)
 
265,826
 
Deferred revenue
   
(75,148
)
 
(240,084
)
Customer deposits
   
(756,997
)
 
(106,045
)
               
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
   
1,044,409
   
(731,299
)
               
Cash flows from investment activities
             
Property and equipment expenditures
   
(202,073
)
 
(130,570
)
Capitalized software additions
   
(544,645
)
 
(774,994
)
License agreement, patent, and trademark expenditures
   
(11,953
)
 
(87,487
)
               
Net cash used for investing activities
   
(758,671
)
 
(993,051
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities
             
Net change in revolving line of credit
   
(287,611
)
 
803,757
 
Proceeds from stock options exercised
   
-
   
57,120
 
               
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
   
(287,611
)
 
860,877
 
               
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(1,873
)
 
(863,473
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
6,728
   
958,784
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
4,855
 
$
95,311
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
             
Cash paid for Interest
 
$
71,842
 
$
50,525
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

7

 
WEGENER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 1 to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2007.

Revenue Recognition 
Our revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104, “Revenue Recognition”, SAB No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” and EITF Issue No. 00-21, "Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables." Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement with the customer exists, products are shipped or title passes pursuant to the terms of the agreement with the customer, the amount due from the customer is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, and when there are no significant future performance obligations. Service revenues are recognized at the time of performance. Extended service maintenance contract revenues are recognized ratably over the maintenance contract term, which is typically one year. The unrecognized revenue portion of maintenance contracts invoiced is recorded as deferred revenue. At February 29, 2008, deferred extended service maintenance revenues were $517,000 and deferred revenues related to the fair value of future performance obligations were $182,000 and are expected to be recognized as revenue in varying amounts throughout fiscal 2008 and into fiscal 2009.

We have recognized revenue in certain circumstances before delivery has occurred (commonly referred to as “bill and hold” transactions). In such circumstances, among other things, risk of ownership has passed to the buyer, the buyer has made a written fixed commitment to purchase the finished goods, the buyer has requested the finished goods be held for future delivery as scheduled and designated by them, and no additional performance obligations exist by the Company. For these transactions, the finished goods are segregated from inventory and normal billing and credit terms are granted. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, no revenues were recorded as bill and hold transactions.

These policies require management, at the time of the transaction, to assess whether the amounts due are fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured, and if future performance obligations exist. These assessments are based on the terms of the agreement with the customer, past history and credit worthiness of the customer. If management determines that collection is not reasonably assured or future performance obligations exist, revenue recognition is deferred until these conditions are satisfied.

Our principal sources of revenues are from the sales of various satellite communications equipment. Embedded in our products is internally developed software of varying applications. Historically, we have not sold or marketed our software separately or otherwise licensed our software apart from the related communications equipment. Should we begin to market or sell software whereby it is more than an incidental component of the hardware, then we will recognize software license revenue in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition,” as amended by SOP No. 98-9, “Software Revenue Recognition, with Respect to Certain Transactions.” Significant judgment may be required in determining whether a product is a software or hardware product.

In accordance with EITF Issue 00-10, “Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs,” we include all shipping and handling billings to customers in revenues, and freight costs incurred for product shipments are included in cost of products sold.

Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted net earnings per share were computed in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period and excludes the dilutive effect of stock options. Diluted net earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during a period. In computing diluted net earnings per share, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be reacquired under the treasury stock method from the exercise of stock options.

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Share-Based Compensation
We account for share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R requires that these awards be recognized as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. That expense will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). For the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to approximately $8,000 and $8,000, respectively, compared to $16,000 and $17,700, respectively, for the same periods ended March 2, 2007. The weighted average fair value of options granted during the six months ended February 29, 2008 was $.51 with an aggregate total value of $8,000. The weighted average fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 2, 2007 was $.90 with an aggregate total value of $16,000. As of February 29, 2008, no compensation costs related to non-vested stock options remain to be recognized.

The fair value of each option was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
 
March 2,
 
February 29,
 
March 2,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
                   
Risk free interest rate
   
3.45%
 
 
4.70%
 
 
3.45%
 
 
4.70%
 
Expected term
 
 
5.0 years
 
 
10.0 years
 
 
5.0 years
 
 
10.0 years
 
Volatility
 
 
70%
 
 
90%
 
 
70%
 
 
90%
 
Expected annual dividends
 
 
None
 
 
None
 
 
None
 
 
None
 
Forfeiture rate
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 

The following table summarizes stock option transactions for the six months ended February 29, 2008:

   
 
 
Range of
 
Weighted
 
 
 
Number
 
Exercise
 
Average
 
 
 
of Shares
 
Prices
 
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding at
                   
August 31, 2007
   
971,531
 
$
.63 – 2.72
 
$
1.55
 
Granted
   
15,000
   
0.85
   
0.85
 
Forfeited or cancelled
   
(53,000
)   
1.41 – 2.21
   
1.43
 
Outstanding at
                   
February 29, 2008
   
933,531
 
$
.63 2.72
 
$
1.55
 
Available for issue at
                   
February 29, 2008
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Options exercisable at
                   
February 29, 2008
   
933,531
 
$
.63 2.72
 
$
1.55
 
August 31, 2007
   
971,531
 
$
.63 – 2.72
 
$
1.56
 

The 1998 Incentive Plan expired and terminated effective December 31, 2007. The key terms of the stock options granted under our stock plans are included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007.

Bank Overdrafts
Bank overdrafts consist of outstanding checks that have not cleared our bank. Overdrafts are offset against cash balances to the extent that cash balances are available in the account on which the checks are issued. Remaining balances of overdrafts are included in our accounts payable balances. At February 29, 2008, outstanding checks in the amounts of $265,000 were included in accounts payable balances.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Examples include valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, provisions for bad debts, inventory obsolescence and warranties. Actual results could vary from these estimates.
 
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Fiscal Year
We use a fifty-two, fifty-three week year. The fiscal year ends on the Friday closest to August 31. Fiscal years 2008 and 2007 contain fifty-two weeks.

Note 2 Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are summarized as follows:
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
August 31,
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
           
Accounts receivable – trade
 
$
4,411,754
 
$
5,345,196
 
Other receivables
   
75,864
   
78,468
 
     
4,487,618
   
5,423,664
 
               
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
   
(285,925
)
 
(251,316
)
Accounts receivable, net
 
$
4,201,693
 
$
5,172,348
 

Note 3 Inventories
Inventories are summarized as follows:

   
February 29,
2008
 
August 31,
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
               
Raw material
 
$
3,753,020
 
$
3,482,396
 
Work-in-process
   
1,002,429
   
962,286
 
Finished goods
   
3,398,169
   
3,028,041
 
     
8,153,618
   
7,472,723
 
               
Less inventory reserves
   
(4,070,305
)
 
(4,092,313
)
               
Inventories, net
 
$
4,083,313
 
$
3,380,410
 
 
Our inventory reserve of approximately $4,070,000 at February 29, 2008 is to provide for items that are potentially slow-moving, excess or obsolete. During the first six months of fiscal 2008, inventory reserves were reduced by writeoffs of approximately $22,000. Changes in market conditions, lower than expected customer demand and rapidly changing technology could result in additional obsolete and slow-moving inventory that is unsaleable or saleable at reduced prices. No estimate can be made of a range of amounts of loss from obsolescence that are reasonably possible should our sales efforts not be successful.

Note 4 Land Held for Sale
During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and approved the listing for sale of the 4.4 acres of undeveloped land located adjacent to the Company’s headquarters facility in Duluth (Johns Creek), Georgia. The Company evaluated the criteria of SFAS No. 144 (as amended), “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS No. 144) and concluded that these assets qualified as assets held for sale.  In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the land was reclassified to land held for sale at its historic carrying value of $354,000 (lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell) in the consolidated balance sheet as of February 29, 2008. The land was acquired in August 1989 and no impairment charges were recorded related to the reclassification.

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Note 5 Other Assets
Other assets consisted of the following:

   
February 29, 2008 (unaudited)
 
   
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
License agreements
 
$
933,800
 
$
(909,448
)
$
24,352
 
Patents and patent applications
   
491,420
   
(28,413
)
 
463,007
 
Trademarks
   
82,820
   
(33,103
)
 
49,717
 
Loan facility fees
   
137,500
   
(104,167
)
 
33,333
 
Other
   
6,889
   
-
   
6,889
 
   
$
1,652,429
 
$
(1,075,131
)
$
577,298
 
 
   
August 31, 2007
 
   
Cost
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
License agreements
 
$
933,800
 
$
(862,198
)
$
71,602
 
Patents and patent applications
   
472,551
   
(14,006
)
 
458,545
 
Trademarks
   
89,736
   
(25,867
)
 
63,869
 
Loan facility fees
   
137,500
   
(54,167
)
 
83,333
 
Other
   
6,889
   
-
   
6,889
 
   
$
1,640,476
 
$
(956,238
)
$
684,238
 
 
Amortization expense of other assets for the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, amounted to $47,000 and $119,000, respectively. Amortization expense of other assets for the three and six months ended March 2, 2007, amounted to $66,000 and $123,000, respectively.

We conduct an ongoing review of our intellectual property rights and potential trademarks. At February 29, 2008, the cost of registered patents and trademarks amounted to $251,000 and $82,000, respectively. Additionally, as of February 29, 2008, we have cumulatively incurred $241,000 of legal fees related to the filing of applications for various patents and $1,000 related to the filing of trademarks. Upon issuance, these legal costs will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the legal life or the estimated useful lives of the patent or trademark. If it becomes more likely than not that application will not be granted, we will write-off the deferred cost at that time. Patents and trademarks are amortized over their estimated useful life of four to ten years. License agreements are amortized over their estimated useful life of one to five years. Loan facility fees are amortized over twelve months.

Note 6 Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following:

   
February 29,
2008
 
August 31,
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
           
Vacation
 
$
603,080
 
$
541,503
 
Payroll and related expenses
   
394,180
   
382,690
 
Royalties
   
154,776
   
76,989
 
Warranty
   
520,052
   
534,052
 
Taxes and insurance
   
264,082
   
61,935
 
Commissions
   
83,699
   
104,876
 
Professional fees
   
284,049
   
425,433
 
Other
   
27,502
   
481,744
 
               
   
$
2,331,420
 
$
2,609,222
 
 
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Accrued Warranty
We warrant our products for a 12 to 14 month period beginning at the date of shipment. The warranty provides for repair or replacement of defective products returned during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. We expense costs for routine warranty repairs as incurred. Additional provisions are made for non-routine warranty repairs based on estimated costs to repair at the point in time in which the warranty claim is identified. Accrued warranty liabilities amounted to $520,000 at February 29, 2008 and $534,000 at August 31, 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, the accrual was reduced by $14,000 for satisfied warranty claims.

Note 7 Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue consists of the unrecognized revenue portion of extended service maintenance contracts and fair value of revenue related to future performance obligations. Extended service maintenance contract revenues are recognized ratably over the maintenance contract term, which is typically one year. At February 29, 2008, deferred extended service maintenance revenues were $517,000 and deferred revenues related to future performance obligations were $182,000 and are expected to be recognized as revenue in varying amounts throughout fiscal 2008 and into fiscal 2009.
 
Note 8 Liquidity
Revolving Line of Credit and Term Loan Facility

WCI’s bank loan facility provides a maximum available credit limit of $5,000,000 subject to availability advance formulas. The loan facility matures on September 30, 2008, or upon demand, and requires an annual facility fee of 2% of the maximum credit limit. The loan facility consists of a term loan and a revolving line of credit bearing interest at the bank’s prime rate (6.0% at February 29, 2008). The bank retained the right to adjust the interest rate, subject to the financial performance of the Company.

The term loan facility provides for a maximum of $1,000,000 for advances of up to 80% of the cost of equipment acquisitions. Principal advances are payable monthly over 60 months with a balloon payment due at maturity. The revolving line of credit is subject to availability advance formulas of 80% against eligible accounts receivable; 20% of eligible raw materials inventories; 20% of eligible work-in-process kit inventories; and 40% to 50% of eligible finished goods inventories and 50% of import letter of credit commitment balances. In addition, the facility provides for advances in excess of the availability formulas of up to $1,000,000 during the term of the facility. The loan is secured by a first lien on substantially all of WCI’s assets, including land and buildings, and is guaranteed by Wegener Corporation. At February 29, 2008, balances outstanding on the revolving line of credit amounted to $1,728,000. No borrowings were outstanding under the equipment term loan portions of the loan facility. The loan facility is also used to support import letters of credit issued to offshore manufacturers, which at February 29, 2008, amounted to $1,805,000.

At February 29, 2008, approximately $1,467,000, net of outstanding letters of credit, was available to borrow under the advance formulas. During the first six months of fiscal 2008, the line of credit average daily balance outstanding was $1,536,000 and the highest outstanding balance was $3,274,000. During the remainder of fiscal 2008 we expect the average daily balance to increase. We believe the loan facility will be sufficient to support operations over the next 12 months.

At February 29, 2008, we had land and buildings with a cost basis of $4,457,000 (including land held for sale of $354,000). Although land and buildings are subject to a lien under the loan facility, they are not currently used in the existing loan facility’s availability advance formulas and have no mortgage balances outstanding. While no assurances may be given, we believe these assets could be used to support additional overall borrowing capacities either with our existing bank or from other sources. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and approved the listing for sale of the 4.4 acres of undeveloped land located adjacent to the Company’s headquarters facility in Duluth (Johns Creek), Georgia (see note 4 to the consolidated financial statements). Proceeds from the sale of the land would be used to pay any balances outstanding on the revolving line of credit.

Under the loan facility, at the end of fiscal 2008 we are required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth. In addition, we are required to retain certain executive officers, maintain certain financial ratios, and are precluded from paying dividends.

Note 9 Income Taxes
For the six months ended February 29, 2008, federal and state income tax expense provisions of $97,000 and $6,000, respectively, were fully offset by a decrease in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance which resulted in no income tax expense for the period. At February 29, 2008, net deferred tax assets of $5,916,000 were fully reserved by the valuation allowance.
 
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At February 29, 2008, we had a federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $9,439,000, which expires beginning fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2028. Additionally, we had an alternative minimum tax credit of $138,000 and state income tax credits of $199,000 expiring in fiscal 2009, both of which were fully offset by the valuation allowance.
 
We adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48) as of September 1, 2007, the first day of the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The adoption of FIN 48 had no impact on our financial position or results of operations. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of numerous state jurisdictions. We are subject to U.S. federal tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years 2004 through 2007. Income tax examinations that we may be subject to from the various state taxing authorities vary by jurisdiction. Our policy under FIN 48 for penalties and interest is to include such amounts, if any, in income tax expense.

Note 10 Earnings Per Share
The following tables represent required disclosure of the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net earnings per share computations.

   
Three months ended
 
   
February 29, 2008
 
March 2, 2007
 
   
Earnings
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per
share
amount
 
Earnings
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per
share
amount
 
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
336,325
             
$
(183,274
)
           
                                       
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                                     
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders
 
$
336,325
   
12,647,051
 
$
0.03
 
$
(183,274
)
 
12,582,875
 
$
(0.01
)
                                       
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:                                       
Stock options
   
-
   
4,784
         
-
   
-
       
                                       
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                                     
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders
 
$
336,325
   
12,651,835
 
$
0.03
 
$
(183,274
)
 
12,582,875
 
$
(0.01
)
 
   
Six months ended
 
   
February 29, 2008
 
March 2, 2007
 
   
Earnings
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per
share
amount
 
Earnings
(Numerator)
 
Shares
(Denominator)
 
Per
share
amount
 
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
285,818
             
$
(1,145,224
)
           
Basic (loss) earnings per share:
                                     
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders
 
$
285,818
   
12,647,051
 
$
0.02
 
$
(1,145,224
)
 
12,580,963
 
$
(0.09
)
                                       
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
                                     
Stock options
   
-
   
11,425
         
-
   
-
       
                                       
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                                     
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders
 
$
285,818
   
12,658,476
 
$
0.02
 
$
(1,145,224
)
 
12,580,963
 
$
(0.09
)
 
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Stock options excluded from the diluted net earnings (loss) per share calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect are as follows:

   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
Common stock options:
                 
Number of shares
   
933,531
   
1,096,531
   
933,531
   
1,096,531
 
Exercise price
   
$.63 to $2.72
   
$.63 to $2.72
   
$.63 to $2.72
   
$.63 to $2.72
 
 
Note 11 Segment Information and Significant Customers
 
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, “Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” the Company operates within a single reportable segment, the manufacture and sale of satellite communications equipment.

In this single operating segment the Company has three sources of revenues as follows:

   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
Product Line
                 
Direct Broadcast Satellite
 
$
6,539,363
 
$
4,580,032
 
$
11,389,574
 
$
9,212,253
 
Analog and Custom Products
   
4,350
   
57,317
   
16,023
   
62,586
 
Service
   
122,707
   
133,316
   
286,752
   
279,303
 
   
$
6,666,420
 
$
4,770,665
 
$
11,692,349
 
$
9,554,142
 
 
Concentrations of revenue are likely to occur in any one or more of our products in any of our reporting periods. Product revenues are subject to fluctuations from quarter to quarter and year to year as new products and technologies are introduced, new product features and enhancements are added and as customers upgrade or expand their network operations.
 
Concentration of products representing 10% or more of the respective period’s revenues are as follows:

   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
Product
                 
iPump Media Servers
   
(a
)
 
15.0
%
 
(a
)
 
23.1
%
Professional and broadcast receivers
   
43.0
%
 
22.1
%
 
39.9
%
 
24.3
%
Enterprise media receivers
   
19.0
%
 
(a
)
 
14.3
%
 
(a
)
Audio broadcast receivers
   
(a
)
 
10.1
%
 
(a
)
 
10.1
%

(a) Revenues for the period were less than 10% of total revenues.
 
Concentration of products representing 10% or more of revenues in the prior three fiscal years are as follows:
 
   
Year ended
 
Products
 
August 31,
2007
 
September 1,
2006
 
September 2,
2005
 
iPump Media Server
    32.0 %   (a
)
  11.6 %
Professional and broadcast receivers
    20.6 %    12.0 %    12.6 %
Audio broadcast receivers
   
(a
)    17.5 %    18.6 % 
Nielsen encoders
    (a )    10.7 %   (a )
Uplink Equipment
    (a )  
(a
)
 
12.0
%
                     
(a) Revenues for the period were less than 10% of total revenues.

Fiscal 2007 product mix featured new iPump® Media Server products for broadcast radio customers adopting store and forward technologies in their network upgrades and a new customer for a digital signage network. The professional and broadcast receivers products benefited from a new cable network and expansion of high definition television distribution by cable headends. A new audio broadcast receiver for business music applications was developed during fiscal 2007 and began shipping in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
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Revenues by geographic area are as follows:

   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
February 29,
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
Geographic Area
                 
United States
 
$
6,585,772
 
$
3,924,608
 
$
10,434,459
 
$
8,355,243
 
Latin America
   
2,356
   
5,649
   
829,352
   
42,170
 
Canada
   
32,695
   
79,328
   
300,215
   
104,332
 
Europe
   
38,237
   
752,965
   
95,917
   
1,040,002
 
Other
   
7,360
   
8,115
   
32,406
   
12,395
 
   
$
6,666,420
 
$
4,770,665
 
$
11,692,349
 
$
9,554,142
 
 
All of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in the United States. Customers representing 10% or more of the respective periods’ revenues are as follows:

   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29, 
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
February 29, 
2008
 
March 2,
2007
 
Customer 1
    (a )   
(a
)    (a
)
  18.2
%
Customer 2
   
(a
)
 
10.2
%
 
(a
)
 
10.2
%
Customer 3
   
10.6
%
 
12.6
%
 
14.4
%
 
10.6
%
Customer 4
   
31.9
%
 
(a
)
 
26.4
%
 
10.8
%
Customer 5
   
18.8
%
 
(a
)
 
13.8
%
 
(a
)
Customer 6
   
(a
)
 
12.3
%
 
(a
)
 
(a
)
Customer 7
   
(a
)
 
13.7
%
 
(a
)
 
(a
)
 
(a) Revenues for the period were less than 10% of total revenues.
 
Note 12 Commitments
We have three manufacturing and purchasing agreements for certain finished goods inventories. At February 29, 2008, outstanding purchase commitments under these agreements amounted to $3,625,000. Pursuant to the above agreements, at February 29, 2008, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $1,805,000.

Note 13 Guarantees and Indemnifications
Letters of Credit
We provide standby letters of credit in the ordinary course of business to certain suppliers pursuant to manufacturing and purchasing agreements. At February 29, 2008, outstanding letters of credit amounted $1,805,000.

Financing Agreements
The Company guarantees the bank loan facility of WCI. The bank facility provides a maximum available credit limit of $5,000,000. At February 29, 2008, $1,728,000 was outstanding on the loan facility.

Indemnification Obligations
We are obligated to indemnify our officers and the members of our Board of Directors pursuant to our bylaws and contractual indemnity agreements. We routinely sell products with a limited intellectual property indemnification included in the terms of sale or in certain contractual arrangements. The scope of these indemnities varies, but in some instances includes indemnification for damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees). Certain requests for indemnification have been received by us pursuant to these arrangements (see Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings in our Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2007 for further discussion).
 
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WEGENER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 2.  
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended August 31, 2007, contained in the Company’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Certain statements contained in this filing are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding  future sales, income and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to:  customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products; development of additional business for the Company’s digital video and audio transmission product lines; effectiveness of the sales organization; the successful development and introduction of new products in the future; delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment; acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting; the Company’s liquidity position and capital resources; general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2008  and beyond; and success of the Company’s research and development efforts aimed at developing new products. Additional potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, customer plans and commitments, product demand, government regulation, rapid technological developments and changes, intellectual property disputes, performance issues with key suppliers and subcontractors, delays in product development and testing, availability of raw materials, new and existing well-capitalized competitors, and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company’s most recent Form 10-K. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors and are subject to change at any time, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
 
OVERVIEW
 
We design and manufacture satellite communications equipment through Wegener Communications, Inc. (WCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary. WCI is a leading provider of digital solutions for video, audio and Internet Protocol (IP) data networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution.
 
During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we booked $5.8 million in new orders. These orders included approximately $1.4 million from one of our larger private network customers for our new Unity® 552 Enterprise Media Receiver (Unity® 552). The Unity® 552 has bandwidth-efficient MPEG-4/h.264 video coding for both standard definition and high definition video, digital and analog outputs, as well as advanced DVB-S2 demodulation. With these new features, network operators can reduce their bandwidth utilization by approximately half, resulting in considerably lower operational costs. The order shipped in the second quarter of fiscal 2008, and is expected to be the first of a series of orders from the customer for a complete network upgrade to the Unity® 552. We received orders totaling over $2.1 million for our SMD 515 IPTV(internet protocol television) set top box from Conklin-Intracom for use by multiple telco operators in North America to provide premium IPTV services including high definition programming, video on demand and integrated personal video recording. The SMD 515, supporting Conklin-Intracom’s fs/cdn® solution, is currently being used in field trials by five telco operators in North America. Approximately $230,000 of this order shipped in the second quarter with the remainder scheduled to ship in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. An order for $1.2 million was received for our new iPump® 562 enterprise media server from Satellite Store Link (SSL) to support the expansion of SSL’s digital signage projects in Latin America and is scheduled to ship in our third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2008. The iPump® 562 media server supports bandwidth-saving features, such as MPEG-4/h.264 video compression and file-based workflows. These features can be used in combination to create customized, high quality HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) video channels for digital signage applications.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, bookings, consisting primarily of add-on orders from existing customers, were approximately $3.6 million.
 
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Financial Position and Liquidity

At February 29, 2008, we had line of credit borrowings outstanding of $1,728,000. Our $5,000,000 bank loan facility is subject to availability advance formulas based on eligible accounts receivable, import letter of credit commitment balances and inventories. The loan facility matures on September 30, 2008, or upon demand. At February 29, 2008, approximately $1,467,000, net of outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $1,805,000, remained available to borrow under the advance formulas.

During the first six months of fiscal 2008, our line of credit net outstanding borrowings decreased $288,000 from $2,016,000 at August 31, 2007 to $1,728,000 at February 29, 2008. Operating activities provided $1,044,000 of cash and investing activities used $759,000 of cash, which consisted of capitalized software additions of $545,000, equipment additions of $202,000, and $12,000 for legal fees related to the filing of applications for various patents and trademarks.

(See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section on page 20 for further discussion.)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2008 COMPARED TO THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 2, 2007
 
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the components of our results of operations as a percentage of sales:
 
   
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
   
February 29,
2008
 
March 2, 
2007
 
February 29,
2008
 
March 2, 
2007
 
Revenues
   
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Cost of products sold
   
61.9
   
59.1
   
60.6
   
67.3
 
Gross margin
   
38.1
   
40.9
   
39.4
   
32.7
 
Selling, general, and administrative
   
21.1
   
28.0
   
22.8
   
27.6
 
Research & development
   
11.5
   
16.2
   
13.5
   
16.7
 
Operating income (loss)
   
5.5
   
(3.4
)
 
3.1
   
(11.6
)
Interest expense
   
( .5
)
 
( .5
)
 
( .6
)
 
( .5
)
Interest income
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
.1
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
   
5.0
   
(24.1
)
 
2.4
)
 
(18.2
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net earnings (loss)
   
5.0
%
 
(24.1
)%
 
2.4
%
 
(18.2
)%
 
The operating results for the three and six months ended February 29, 2008 were net earnings of $336,000 or $0.03 per share and $286,000 or $0.02 per share, respectively, compared to net losses of $(183,000) or $(0.01) per share and $(1,145,000) or $(0.09) per share, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 2, 2007.

Revenues - Revenues for the three months ended February 29, 2008 increased $1,895,000 or 39.7% to $6,666,000 from $4,771,000 for the same period in fiscal 2007. Revenues for the six months ended February 29, 2008 increased $2,138,000 or 22.4% to $11,692,000 from $9,554,000 for the same period in fiscal 2007.
    
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) revenues (including service revenues) increased $1,949,000 or 41.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 to $6,662,000 from $4,713,000 in the same period of fiscal 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, DBS revenues increased $2,184,000 or 23.0% to $11,676,000 from $9,492,000 for the six months ended March 2, 2007. The second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2008 benefited from completion of shipments of our Unity® 4600 to the Big Ten Network for the new cable network being distributed by Fox Cable Networks and shipments of our SMD 515 IPTV set top box to Conklin-Intracom for use in providing premium IPTV services by telco operators in North America. Second quarter revenues included shipments of our Unity® 552 Enterprise Media Receiver to a private network customer for initial upgrades to its network. Shipments continued in the second quarter to MegaHertz for distribution of our products to the U.S. cable market and to business music provider Muzak LLC, of our new Encompass LE2, our next generation business music audio receiver. Revenues and order backlog are subject to the timing of significant orders from customers and new product introductions, and as a result revenue levels may fluctuate from quarter to quarter.
 
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For the three months ended February 29, 2008, three customers accounted for 31.9%, 18.8% and 10.6% of revenues, respectively. For the three months ended March 2, 2007, four customers accounted for 13.7%, 12.6%, 12.3% and 10.2% of revenues, respectively. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, the same three customers accounted for 26.4%, 13.8% and 14.4% of revenues, respectively. For the six months ended March 2, 2007, four customers accounted for 18.2%, 10.8%, 10.6% and 10.2% of revenues, respectively. Sales to a relatively small number of major customers have typically comprised a majority of our revenues and that trend is expected to continue throughout fiscal 2008 and beyond.

Concentrations of revenue are likely to occur in any one or more of our products in any of our reporting periods. Product revenues are subject to fluctuations from quarter to quarter and year to year as new products and technologies are introduced, new product features and enhancements are added and as customers upgrade or expand their network operations (See note 11).
 
Our backlog is comprised of undelivered, firm customer orders which are scheduled to ship within eighteen months. The backlog was approximately $9.8 million at February 29, 2008, compared to $10.2 million at August 31, 2007, and $8.4 million at March 2, 2007. Four customers accounted for 31.5 %, 15.3 %, 13.3% and 11.7 %, respectively, of the backlog at February 29, 2008. The total multi-year backlog at February 29, 2008, was approximately $15.7 million compared to $17.1 million at August 31, 2007 and $16.3 million at March 2, 2007.

Gross Profit Margins - The Company's gross profit margin percentages were 38.1% and 39.4 % for the three and six month periods ended February 29, 2008, compared to 40.9% and 32.7% for the three and six month periods ended March 2, 2007. Gross profit margin dollars increased $592,000 and $1,477,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2007. The decrease in margin percentages for the three months ended February 29, 2008 was mainly due to a product mix with higher variable costs which were partially offset by lower unit fixed overhead costs resulting from increased revenues. The increase in margin dollars is mainly due to the increase in revenues for the period. The increase in margin percentages and dollars for the six months ended February 29, 2008 was mainly due to the increased revenues and lower unit fixed overhead costs resulting from the higher revenues which offset higher unit variable costs of the product mix. Profit margins in the three and six month periods of fiscal 2008 were favorably impacted by decreases in capitalized software amortization expense of $39,000 and $152,000, respectively. In addition, profit margins in the first six months of fiscal 2007 included inventory reserve charges of $75,000 and warranty provisions of $100,000 compared to none in the first six months of fiscal 2008.

Selling, General and Administrative - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $67,000, or 5.0%, to $1,405,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008, from $1,338,000 for the three months ended March 2, 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, SG&A expenses increased $32,000, or 1.2%, to $2,669,000 from $2,637,000 for the same period ended March 2, 2007. Corporate SG&A expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased $37,000, or 11.7%, to $280,000 from $317,000 for the same period in fiscal 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, corporate SG&A expenses decreased $77,000, or 13.6%, to $492,000 from $569,000 in the same period in fiscal 2007. The decreases for the periods were mainly due to lower professional fees and share-based compensation expense. WCI’s SG&A expenses increased $104,000, or 10.2%, to $1,125,000 from $1,021,000 and $109,000, or 5.3%, to $2,177,000 from $2,067,000 for the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2007. The increase in WCI’s SG&A expenses for the three months ended February 29, 2008 was mainly due to increases in recruiting placement fees of $19,000, general overhead costs of $14,000 and professional fees of $24,000, which were offset by lower sales and marketing expenses of $25,000. SG&A expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 benefited from the reversal of bad debt provisions of $50,000 related to collection of previously reserved accounts receivable, compared to a bad debt provision expense of $20,000 in the same period of fiscal 2008. The increase in WCI’s SG&A expenses for the six months ended February 29, 2008 was mainly due to increases in employee placement fees of $19,000, general overhead costs of $15,000 and professional fees of $17,000, which were offset by lower sales and marketing expenses of $19,000. WCI’s SG&A expenses in the first six months of fiscal 2007 benefited from the reversal of bad debt provisions of $50,000 compared to a bad debt provision expense of $35,000 in the same period in fiscal 2008.

For the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, share-based compensation expense included in SG&A expenses amounted to $8,000 and $8,000, respectively, compared to $16,000 and $17,700, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2007. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A expenses were 21.1% and 22.8% for the three and six month periods ended February 29, 2008, compared to 28.0% and 27.6% in the same periods in fiscal 2007.

Research and Development - Research and development (R&D) expenditures, including capitalized software development costs, were $1,121,000, or 16.8% of revenues, and $2,123,000, or 18.2% of revenues, for the three and six month periods ended February 29, 2008, compared to $1,172,000, or 24.6% of revenues, and $2,369,000, or 24.8% of revenues, for the same periods in fiscal 2007. The decreases in expenditures in the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, compared to the same periods of fiscal 2007, were mainly due to lower consulting costs, which were partially offset by increased salaries related to increases in compensation and headcount and increased recruiting costs related to new hires. Capitalized software development costs amounted to $352,000 and $545,000 for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2008 compared to $399,000 and $775,000 for the same periods in fiscal 2007. The decreases in capitalized software costs were related to completed projects. R&D expenses, excluding capitalized software expenditures, were $770,000, or 11.5% of revenues, and $1,579,000, or 13.5% of revenues, for the three and six months ended February 29, 2008, compared to $773,000, or 16.2% of revenues, and $1,594,000, or 16.7%, of revenues, in the same periods of fiscal 2007. The decreases in expenses in the three and six month periods of fiscal 2008 compared to the same periods in fiscal 2007 were mainly due to the decreases in expenditures discussed above partially offset by the reductions in capitalized software development costs.
 
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Interest Expense - Interest expense increased $5,000 to $30,000 for the three months ended February 29, 2008, from $25,000 for the three months ended March 2, 2007. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, interest expense increased $21,000 to $72,000 from $50,000 for the same period ended March 2, 2007. The increases for the three and six month periods in fiscal 2008 were primarily due to an increase in average line-of-credit borrowings.

Interest Income - Interest income was less than $1,000 for the three and six month periods ended February 29, 2008, compared to $4,000 and $9,000 for the same periods ended March 2, 2007.

Income Tax Expenses - For the six months ended February 29, 2008, federal and state income tax expense provisions of $97,000 and $6,000, respectively, were fully offset by a decrease in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance which resulted in no income tax expense for the period. At February 29, 2008, net deferred tax assets of $5,916,000 were fully reserved by the valuation allowance. At February 29, 2008, we had a federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $9,439,000, which expires beginning fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2028. Additionally, we had an alternative minimum tax credit of $138,000 and state income tax credits of $199,000 expiring in fiscal 2009, both of which were fully offset by the valuation allowance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Certain accounting policies are very important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most subjective or difficult judgements. These policies are as follows:

Revenue Recognition – Our revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104, “Revenue Recognition”, SAB No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” and EITF Issue No. 00-21, "Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables." Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement with the customer exists, products are shipped or title passes pursuant to the terms of the agreement with the customer, the amount due from the customer is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, and there are no significant future performance obligations. Service revenues are recognized at the time of performance. Extended service maintenance contract revenues are recognized ratably over the maintenance contract term, which is typically one year. The unrecognized revenue portion of maintenance contracts invoiced is recorded as deferred revenue. At February 29, 2008, deferred extended service maintenance revenues were $517,000 and deferred revenues related to the fair value of future performance obligations were $182,000 and are expected to be recognized as revenue in varying amounts throughout fiscal 2008 and into fiscal 2009.

These policies require management, at the time of the transaction, to assess whether the amounts due are fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured, and if future performance obligations exist. These assessments are based on the terms of the agreement with the customer, past history and credit worthiness of the customer. If management determines that collection is not reasonably assured or future performance obligations exist, revenue recognition is deferred until these conditions are satisfied.

Our principal sources of revenues are from the sales of various satellite communications equipment. Embedded in our products is internally developed software of varying applications. We evaluate our products to assess whether software is more than incidental to a product. When we conclude that software is more than incidental to a product, we will account for the product as a software product. Revenue on software products and software-related elements is recognized in accordance with SOP No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition” as amended by SOP No. 98-9, “Software Revenue Recognition, with Respect to Certain Transactions.” Significant judgment may be required in determining whether a product is a software or hardware product.

Inventory Reserves - Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (at standard cost, which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Inventories include the cost of raw materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. We make inventory reserve provisions for obsolete or slow-moving inventories as necessary to properly reflect inventory value. These reserves are to provide for items that are potentially slow-moving, excess or obsolete. Changes in market conditions, lower than expected customer demand and rapidly changing technology could result in additional obsolete and slow-moving inventory that is unsaleable or saleable at reduced prices, which could require additional inventory reserve provisions. At February 29, 2008, inventories, net of reserve provisions, amounted to $4,083,000.
 
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Capitalized Software Costs - Software development costs are capitalized subsequent to establishing technological feasibility. Capitalized costs are amortized based on the larger of the amounts computed using (a) the ratio that current gross revenues for each product bears to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product, or (b) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. Expected future revenues and estimated economic lives are subject to revisions due to market conditions, technology changes and other factors resulting in shortfalls of expected revenues or reduced economic lives, which could result in additional amortization expense or write-offs. At February 29, 2008, capitalized software costs, net of accumulated amortization, amounted to $1,166,000.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance – Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards, and credit carryforwards if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits will be realized. Realization of our deferred tax assets depends on generating sufficient future taxable income prior to the expiration of the loss and credit carryforwards. At February 29, 2008, deferred tax assets in the amount of $5,916,000 were fully reserved by a valuation allowance. For the six months ended February 29, 2008, federal and state income tax expense provisions of $97,000 and $6,000, respectively, were fully offset by a decrease in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance which resulted in no income tax expense for the period.

Accounts Receivable Valuation – We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances would be required. At February 29, 2008, accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts, amounted to $4,202,000.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2008
 
At February 29, 2008, our primary source of liquidity was a $5,000,000 bank loan facility, which is subject to availability advance formulas based on eligible accounts receivable, import letter of credit commitment balances and inventories. The loan facility consists of a term loan and a revolving line of credit with a combined borrowing limit of $5,000,000, bearing interest at the bank’s prime rate (6.0% at February 29, 2008). The bank retained the right to adjust the interest rate, subject to the financial performance of the Company. The loan facility matures on September 30, 2008, or upon demand, and requires an annual facility fee of 2% of the maximum credit limit. During the first six months of fiscal 2008, our line of credit net outstanding borrowings decreased $288,000 from $2,016,000 at August 31, 2007 to $1,728,000 at February 29, 2008. At February 29, 2008, approximately $1,467,000, net of outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $1,805,000, remained available to borrow under the advance formulas.

The term loan facility provides for a maximum of $1,000,000 for advances of up to 80% of the cost of equipment acquisitions. Principal advances are payable monthly over 60 months with a balloon payment due at maturity. The revolving line of credit is subject to availability advance formulas of 80% against eligible accounts receivable; 20% of eligible raw materials inventories; 20% of eligible work-in-process kit inventories; and 40% to 50% of eligible finished goods inventories and 50% of import letter of credit commitment balances. In addition, the facility provides for advances in excess of the availability formulas of up to $1,000,000 during the term of the facility. The loan is secured by a first lien on substantially all of WCI’s assets, including land and buildings, and is guaranteed by Wegener Corporation. At February 29, 2008, balances outstanding on the revolving line of credit amounted to $1,728,000. No borrowings were outstanding under the equipment term loan portions of the loan facility. The loan facility is also used to support import letters of credit issued to offshore manufacturers, which at February 29, 2008, amounted to $1,805,000.

At February 29, 2008, approximately $1,467,000, net of outstanding letters of credit, was available to borrow under the advance formulas. During the first six months of fiscal 2008, the line of credit average daily balance outstanding was $1,536,000 and the highest outstanding balance was $3,274,000. During the remainder of fiscal 2008 we expect the average daily balance to increase. We believe the loan facility will be sufficient to support operations over the next 12 months.

Under the loan facility, at the end of fiscal 2008 we are required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth. In addition, we are required to retain certain executive officers, maintain certain financial ratios, and are precluded from paying dividends.

During the first six months of fiscal 2008, operating activities provided $1,044,000 of cash. Net earnings adjusted for expense provisions and depreciation and amortization (before working capital changes) provided $1,269,000 of cash, while changes in accounts receivable and customer deposit balances provided $179,000 of cash. Changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses, inventories, deferred revenue and other assets used $403,000 of cash. Cash used by investing activities was $202,000 for property and equipment expenditures, $545,000 for capitalized software additions and $12,000 for legal fees related to the filing of applications for various patents and trademarks. Financing activities used $288,000 of cash for net line-of-credit repayments.
 
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At February 29, 2008, we had land and buildings with a cost basis of $4,457,000 (including land held for sale of $354,000). Although land and buildings are subject to a lien under the loan facility, they are not currently used in the existing loan facility’s availability advance formulas and have no mortgage balances outstanding. While no assurances may be given, we believe these assets could be used to support additional overall borrowing capacities either with our existing bank or from other sources. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and approved the listing for sale of the 4.4 acres of undeveloped land located adjacent to the Company’s headquarters facility in Duluth (Johns Creek), Georgia (see note 4 to the consolidated financial statements). Proceeds from the sale of the land would be used to pay any balances outstanding on the revolving line of credit.

We have three manufacturing and purchasing agreements for certain finished goods inventories. At February 29, 2008, outstanding purchase commitments under these agreements amounted to $3,625,000. Pursuant to the above agreements, at February 29, 2008, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $1,805,000.

The Company has never paid cash dividends on its common stock and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
A summary of the Company’s long-term contractual obligations as of February 29, 2008 consisted of:
 
   
Payments Due by Period
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
 
Fiscal
2008
 
Fiscal
2009-2010
 
Fiscal
2011-2012
 
Operating leases
 
$
159,000
 
$
90,000
 
$
69,000
 
$
-
 
Bank line of credit
   
1,728,000
   
-
   
1,728,000
   
-
 
Purchase commitments
   
3,625,000
   
3,625,000
   
-
   
-
 
Total
 
$
5,512,000
 
$
3,715,000
 
$
1,797,000
 
$
-
 
 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Our exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our revolving line of credit and cash equivalents. The interest rate on certain advances under the line of credit and term loan facility fluctuates with the bank’s prime rate (6.0% at February 29, 2008). At February 29, 2008, line of credit outstanding borrowings amounted to $1,728,000.

We do not enter into derivative financial instruments. All sales and purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars.
 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Not applicable

ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report (February 29, 2008). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are effective. There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and the market price for our Common Stock. Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2007, includes a detailed discussion of these factors which have not changed materially from those included in the Form 10-K, other than as set forth below.
 
The Nasdaq Stock Market may delist our securities, which could limit investors’ ability to trade in our securities.

On December 26, 2007, we received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) indicating that for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of our common stock has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(4) (the “Rule”). The notice also stated that we have been provided with 180 calendar days, or until June 23, 2008, to regain compliance in accordance with Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(8)(D). If, at anytime before June 23, 2008, the bid price of our common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, the Nasdaq staff will provide written notification that we comply with the Rule.

If we cannot regain compliance by June 23, 2008, the Nasdaq staff will determine whether we meet The Nasdaq Capital Market initial listing criteria set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c), except for the bid price requirement. If we meet the initial listing criteria, the Nasdaq staff will notify us that we have been granted an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. If we are not eligible for an additional compliance period, the Nasdaq staff will provide written notification that our securities will be delisted. At that time, we may appeal the Nasdaq staff’s determination to delist our securities to a Listing Qualifications Panel.

If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, the trading market for our common stock would likely be adversely affected, as price quotations may not be as readily obtainable, which would likely have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
On January 22, 2008, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held and the shares present voted on the following matters:
 
(1.)
The shareholders approved the election of the following nominees to the Board of
   
Directors to serve for a term of three years expiring in 2011:

Phylis A. Eagle-Oldson (Class I Director)
10,249,095 votes FOR
2,002,918 votes WITHHELD

C. Troy Woodbury, Jr. (Class I Director)
10,216,801 votes FOR
2,035,212 votes WITHHELD
 
The terms of office of Jeffrey J. Haas, Robert A. Placek and David W. Wright as Class II directors, and of Thomas G. Elliot, Stephen J. Lococo and Ned L. Mountain as Class III directors, continued subsequent to the Annual Meeting.

 
(2.)
The appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as auditors for the Company for the fiscal year 2008 was approved with 11,975,496 votes FOR, 228,206 votes AGAINST, and 48,312 votes ABSTAINING.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report. An asterisk identifies those exhibits previously filed and incorporated herein by reference. For each such asterisked exhibit there is shown below the description of the prior filing. Exhibits which are not required for this report are omitted.

Exhibit No.
 
Description of Exhibit
     
3.1
*
Certificate of Incorporation as amended through May 4, 1989. (1)
     
3.1.1
*
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation. (2)
     
3.2
*
By-laws of the Company, as Amended and Restated May 17, 2006. (3)
     
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
(1)
 
Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 1, 1989, as filed with the Commission on November 30, 1989.+
(2)
 
Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 30, 1997, as filed with the Commission on June 30, 1997.+
(3)
 
Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated May 17, 2006, as filed with the Commission on May 22, 2006.+
+
 
SEC file No. 0-11003
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
WEGENER CORPORATION
 
                    (Registrant)
   
Date: April 10, 2008
By:
/s/ Robert A. Placek
   
   Robert A. Placek
   
   Chairman of the Board, President and
   
   Chief Executive Officer
   
   (Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date: April 10, 2008
By:
/s/ C. Troy Woodbury, Jr.
   
   C. Troy Woodbury, Jr.
   
   Treasurer and Chief
   
   Financial Officer
   
   (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
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EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert A. Placek, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Wegener Corporation;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 
(b)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 
(c)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 
Date: April 10, 2008
     
 
/s/ Robert A. Placek
     
 
Name:
Robert A. Placek
 
Title:
Chairman of the Board, President and
   
Chief Executive Officer


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EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, C. Troy Woodbury, Jr., certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Wegener Corporation;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 
(b)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 
(c)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 
Date: April 10, 2008
     
 
/s/ C. Troy Woodbury, Jr.
     
 
Name:
C. Troy Woodbury, Jr.
 
Title:
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer


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EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Regarding Periodic Report Containing
Financial Statements Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Robert A. Placek, the Chief Executive Officer of Wegener Corporation (the “Company”), in compliance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2008 (the “Report”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission:
 
 
 
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 
 
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 
/s/ Robert A. Placek
     
 
Name:
Robert A. Placek
 
Title:
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Office
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Date:
April 10, 2008
 

 
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EXHIBIT 32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Regarding Periodic Report Containing
Financial Statements Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, C. Troy Woodbury, Jr., the Chief Financial Officer of Wegener Corporation (the “Company”), in compliance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2008 (the “Report”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission:
 
 
 
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 
 
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

   
/s/ C. Troy Woodbury, Jr.
     
 
Name:
C. Troy Woodbury, Jr.
 
Title:
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
Date:
April 10, 2008
 

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