For Immediate Release - February 27, 1997

Redwood City, California - CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC. (CMIC-Nasdaq) announced today that its Microwave Network Systems (MNS) division has begun delivery of digital microwave radios to Telkom South Africa under a $3 million contract for 260 terminals for its GSM digital cellular network infrastructure. The DR 18-GHz 4E1 and 16E1 point-to-point microwave radio equipment will be installed throughout the republic by Telkom South Africa, the national telecommunications company. Telkom South Africa is part owner of Vodacom, one of the two GSM operators in South Africa. The new terminals will bring to 600 the total number of DR 18 radios in Telkom South Africa's digital cellular network. The terminals are being supplied through Dimension Data, MNS' representative in South Africa, which also is providing technical support. James R. Gordon, MNS executive vice president of sales, cited a history of on-time delivery and flexibility of the DR product design as factors contributing to the contract win. California Microwave, Inc. is a leading U.S. supplier of satellite earth station and microwave radio infrastructure products, installed in more than 110 countries. The MNS division designs and manufactures microwave radio systems for cellular, personal communications services and public and private communications networks. With total implementation capabilities, MNS offers system design, path engineering, program management, installation, training and maintenance. MNS facilities are certified to the ISO 9001 quality standard. For More Information Contact:

Stephanie M. Day Vice President Corporate Communications (415) 596-6629

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