Micronetics Microwave Subassembly Used for In-Flight Broadband Connectivity Has Been Certified by FAA for Aircraft Installation

Micronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOIZ) announced today that the Ku-band transceiver developed by its subsidiary, Microwave Concepts, has been flight certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for aircraft installation. The Ku-band transceiver has been installed on multiple aircraft and is currently undergoing trials with two commercial airlines. During the trials, the airlines will be awaiting final Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval.

David Robbins, CEO of Micronetics, Inc. stated, �We are pleased with the achievement of this important milestone, given the rigorous requirements for airborne use such as reliability, efficiency, size and weight. The trials that are currently being conducted are in response to the growing demand by passengers for commercial airlines to provide broadband in-flight entertainment and communication (IFE&C) connectivity options.�

Mr. Robbins continued, �This equipment is an enabling portion of the system that essentially brings a versatile broadband, worldwide communication link into the aircraft. Additionally, the Ku-band transceiver has other applications, including data links for fixed and mobile satellite communications.�

Micronetics will be displaying its Ku-band Transceiver as along with its Up & Down Converters, LNAs, Power Amplifiers and Carrier to Noise Testing Solutions at the Satellite 2009 Conference and Exhibit in Washington, D.C., and can be visited at booth no. 699 from March 25-27, 2009.

Micronetics manufactures microwave and radio frequency (RF) components and integrated subassemblies used in a variety of defense, aerospace and commercial applications. Micronetics also manufactures and designs test equipment and components that test the strength, durability and integrity of communication signals in communication equipment. Micronetics serves a diverse customer base, including AeroSat, Airspan, Anaren Microwave, BAE Systems, Boeing, Comtech, EADS, EDO/Benchmark, General Dynamics, ITT Electronic Warfare Systems, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Nextwave/Jabil Circuit, Northrop Grumman, Pegasus GSS, Qualcomm, Raytheon, Teradyne, Tektronix and Thales. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.micronetics.com.

Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements. The accuracy of these statements cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to a variety of risks, including but not limited to reductions in spending by certain of our customers, our ability to operate and integrate acquired companies, our ability to manage our growth, disruptions in supply or production, increased levels of debt, our ability to protect our proprietary information, future economic conditions in our industry and generally, as well as other factors. The information in this release should be reviewed in conjunction with Micronetics' Annual Report for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 as well as its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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