Norsat International Inc. Introduces New Spectrum Analyzer

New Product to be Shown at Defence Systems & Equipment International 2009

• Press Release
• Source: Norsat International Inc.
• On 8:00 am EDT, Tuesday September 8, 2009

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat") (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF) a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions, announced today the introduction of the first from a new line of satellite terminal operator friendly tools - the Norsat SA-RSSI-I LNB Spectrum Analyzer- as used in Norsat’s Portable Satellite Terminals. The SA-RSSI-I is a standalone compact unit that comes with its own universal power supply, which can also power a Norsat LNB. The RSSI Spectrum Analyzer has a narrow L-band (950-1700 MHz) basic 10 MHz bandwidth, to aid the operator in locating and identifying the satellite. There is also a satellite almanac tool incorporated into the SA-RSSI-I for ease of satellite identification.

Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO of Norsat, stated, “This new offering is another first in Norsat’s long- standing tradition of product leadership and innovation. The SA-RSSI Spectrum Analyzer offers a rugged and compact unit that can now be used by all satellite terminal users and operators. While Norsat terminal customers have long enjoyed the benefits of this feature on their units, we have developed this product to aid other satellite terminal users. In doing so, we seek to introduce the Norsat functionality and durability to a range of users that currently do not use Norsat satellite terminals.”

This product will be on show at Defence Systems & Equipment International 2009 from September 8 – 11, 2009 at ExCeL in London, UK. Norsat will be in the CADSI (Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries) Pavilion in Booth #739A. Additional product information is available at www.norsat.com.

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; 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.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release relating to matters that are not 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 and six months ended June 30, 2009, and the Management Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. 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.

Norsat International Inc.
Dr. Amiee Chan, 604-821-2808
President & CEO
achan@norsat.com
or
Eugene Syho, 604-821-2838
Chief Financial Officer
esyho@norsat.com
or
In Canada:
Caren Holtby
Investor Relations
choltby@norsat.com
or
In the U.S.:
Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC
Adam P. Lowensteiner, 212-370-4500; 212-370-4505 (Fax)
adam@wolfeaxelrod.com