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WJ Communications Panel Presentation to Address RFID and Wireless Challenges at Investor Summit Sept. 18

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

WJ Communications, Inc. a provider of RFID and wireless solutions serving multiple markets, will address the challenges in these markets at an upcoming conference presentation and Webcast.

The presentation takes place at the Merriman Curhan Ford & Co.’s 4th Annual Investor Summit on Tuesday, September 18, at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time. Presenters include Bruce Diamond, President and Chief Executive Officer, and R. Gregory Miller, Chief Financial Officer.

The webcast of WJ Communications’ presentation may be located in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s Web site at www.wj.com. [end] 

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