Norsat to Launch 40W Extended Ku Band Block Up-converter at SATCON 2008

(Vancouver, Canada) October 6th, 2008 – Norsat International Inc.
TSX – NII.TO; OTC BB – NSATF.OB), a leading provider of intelligent
satellite solutions, today announced that it will launch its new
miniaturized 40W Ku Band block up-converter ("BUC") at SATCON 2008.
Norsat's 40W block up-converter is packaged in a compact 6.5 pound
(2.8 kg) box, and is fully operational across the entire extended
Ku Band.

"Our tissue-box-sized line of block up-converters, which we
launched in 2007, has been extended to address higher power
requirements," said Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO, Norsat
International Inc. "This level of miniaturization is particularly
relevant in flyaway, on-the-move and maritime systems. The
diminutive size provides great flexibility to integrators who are
seeking to mount the BUC directly on the antenna."

The key features of the new 40W BUC include:

- Compact size - measures 138 mm (W) x 89 mm (H) x 231 mm (L)
- Operational across the entire extended Ku-band (13.75 GHz – 14.50 GHz);
- A fully-contained power supply;
- A universal mounting bracket;
- Power detection
- Available with F and N connectors;
- CE compliant

The unit will be on display at booth 617 at SATCON 2008 which is
being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in New York
City, on October 15th and 16th, 2008. To book an appointment at
the event, please contact Teri Vincent or Laura Garcia at
1 800 644 4562.

About Norsat International Inc.
Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets
intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission.
The company's portfolio of capabilities include: microwave components;
fixed, transportable, ultra-portable, vehicle-mounted and maritime
satellite systems; turnkey maritime navigation and communications
systems; and end-to-end network services. Norsat is headquartered
in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Lincoln,
United Kingdom; Stockholm, Sweden; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Rome, Italy;
and Daejeon, South Korea. Additional information is available at
www.norsat.com, via email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at
1-604-821-2808.

For further information, contact:
Dr. Amiee Chan
President and CEO
Tel: +1 (604) 821-2808
Email: achan@norsat.com

Kristen Dickson
The Equicom Group
Investor Relations
Tel: 416-815-0700 x 273
Email: kdickson@equicomgroup.com

Forward Looking Statements
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historical fact are forward-looking statements based on current
expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to
differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include, but are not limited to, general economic
conditions, changes in technology, reliance on third party
manufacturing, managing rapid growth, global sales risks, limited
intellectual property protection and other risks and uncertainties
described in Norsat's public filings with securities regulatory
authorities.

This information should be read in conjunction with Norsat's audited
consolidated financial statements and related notes included therein
for the three months ended June 30th, 2008, and the Management
Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended June 30th, 2008.
All of the company's financial statements are prepared in accordance
with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (Canadian GAAP).
Additional information may be found at www.norsat.com.



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