Comtech Changes Heads

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that Robert G. Rouse will be stepping down as Comtech's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on August 29, 2008. After that date he will continue to be available to Comtech as a consultant, through November 30, 2008.

Mr. Rouse has served in his current capacity since March 2006 and had been Chief Financial Officer since joining the Company in 2001.

Comtech also announced today that Frank Otto has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Operations. Mr. Otto was most recently a senior vice president at EDO Corporation, where he served in various capacities since 1979.

In announcing these changes, Fred Kornberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "The Board of Directors and I are very appreciative of Rob's contributions to our dramatic growth and significantly improved efficiency in operations. We wish him continued success in the future."

Mr. Rouse commented, "It has been a very rewarding experience serving Comtech for the last seven years, and I am grateful to Fred and the Board for giving me the opportunity to be part of Comtech's leadership. I truly believe that this is the right time for me to take a breather and enjoy my family before moving on to my next endeavor."

Comtech Group Inc.