For Immediate Release - March 3, 1997

Redwood City, California - CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC. (CMIC-Nasdaq) announced today that its Microwave Network Systems (MNS) division has released the TelescanĘ 6000 network management system. The Telescan 6000 is a text and graphical-based network management system designed to provide management for all of the California Microwave-MNS digital microwave products, taking advantage of their integrated network management protocols. The Telescan 6000 provides a low-cost solution. Operating within the Windows NTĘ environment, Telescan 6000 eliminates the need for application-specific hardware. Key features include user-friendly graphical point-and-click interface; enhanced fault management with real-time alarm collection; graphical and audible alarm notification and fault indicating to module level; the flexibility to manage large or small networks; complete configuration facilities, including remote log in and control of all network elements; and multi-level security management. 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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Deborah Passik William Dunk Partners, Inc. (919) 929-4100

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