ACRODYNE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS RESULTS.

BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 15, 1996--Acrodyne Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRO) today reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1996.

For the three months ended June 30, 1996, net sales rose 25.5% to $3,204,107 compared to $2,553,367 for the same period of the prior year. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, net sales rose 14.5% to $5,414,457 compared to $4,725,469 for the same period of the prior year. The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 1996 was $89,039, or a loss of $0.03 per share, compared to a net loss of $111,344, or a loss of $0.05 per share, for the same period of the prior year. The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 1996 was $208,337, or a loss of $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $297,821, or a loss of $0.12 per share, for the same period of the prior year.

During the quarter, the Company called for the redemption of all of its outstanding Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrants (ACROW). At this writing, the Company has received the proceeds from this exercise of $5.23 million.

A. Robert Mancuso, Chairman and CEO, commented, "The second quarter of 1996 represented the best selling quarter in Acrodyne's history. Sales of the Company's new line of high power transmitters accounted for a significant portion of the 25.5% growth rate versus the same period last year. However, the margins achieved during this period were below expectations as a direct result of the Company's previous undercapitalization which resulted in high power transmitter pricing pressures to facilitate sales to first time buyers."

"As a result of the warrant conversion, the Company is now adequately capitalized and we believe we will see gradual margin improvements in the high power product lines. Our current backlog, primarily for products in the high power arena, is approximately $5 million."

"Our recently announced agreement with Zenith Electronics Corporation will allow us to meet our HDTV (High Definition Advanced Television) product line introduction goals well ahead of the industry's proposed switch to this digital format in early 1997. We will continue to commercialize our MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service) product line as the broadcast industry continues to migrate toward digital technology for television broadcast and wireless cable formats," concluded Mr. Mancuso.

The Company notes that the above contains forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially. Please refer to the Company's last filed Form 10K and/or 10Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements.

Acrodyne Industries, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Acrodyne Communications, Inc., is an established and respected manufacturer of television broadcast equipment. In business over 25 years, the Company has developed the leading position as a technologically advanced, high quality low cost producer of transmitters and translators used by television stations to broadcast and retransmit over-the-air signals.

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                        ACRODYNE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                            SUMMARY OF RESULTS
                                (Unaudited)

                                    Six Months Ended June 30,
                                   1996                1995
                                   Acrodyne           Acrodyne
                           Communications, Inc.  Holdings, Inc.

Revenues                          $5,414,457        $4,725,469

Gross Profit                       1,713,829         1,625,283

Total Operating Expenses           1,815,977         1,857,399

Operating Profit/(Loss)            (102,148)          (232,116)

Other Income/(Expense)              (87,528)           (65,705)

Dividend on 8% Convertible
 Redeemable Preferred Stock         (18,661)              --

Net Income/(Loss)                  $(208,337)         $(297,821)

Net Income/(Loss)
 Per Share                           $(0.07)            $(0.12)

Weighted Average Common           2,851,000           2,385,280
 Shares Outstanding

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                                      Three Months Ended June 30,
                                       1996                1995
                                      Acrodyne           Acrodyne
                                Communications, Inc.  Holdings, Inc.

Revenues                             $3,204,107        $2,553,367

Gross Profit                          1,019,652           966,001

Total Operating Expenses              1,045,524         1,041,244

Operating Profit/(Loss)                (25,872)         (75,243)

Other Income/(Expense)                 (44,506)         (36,101)

Dividend on 8% Convertible
    Redeemable Preferred Stock         (18,661)           --

Net Income/(Loss)                     $(89,039)        $(111,344)

Net Income/(Loss) Per Share             $(0.03)          $(0.05)

Weighted Average Common               3,100,000        2,385,280
 Shares Outstanding

NOTE: The business of Acrodyne Communications, Inc., formerly known
as Acrodyne Holdings, Inc., is conducted through its sole operating
subsidiary Acrodyne Industries, Inc.  Acrodyne Industries, Inc.  was
acquired by Acrodyne Holdings, Inc.  pursuant to a stock acquisition
agreement on October 24, 1994.  Prior thereto, Acrodyne
Communications, Inc.  had no operations.  Acrodyne Holdings, Inc.
changed its name to Acrodyne Communications, Inc.  on June 9, 1995.

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CONTACT: A. Robert Mancuso, Chairman and CEO

ACRODYNE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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http://www.acrodyne.com

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Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA 

Mona J. Walsh

Susan T. Bolen (Media)

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