[On California Amplifier letterhead]


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


         California Amplifier, Inc. Appoints New Board Member


OXNARD, CA, February 24, 2004 - California Amplifier, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAMP),
a designer, manufacturer and marketer of integrated RF solutions used
primarily in satellite television and wireless applications,  today
announced that A.J. "Bert" Moyer has joined its board of directors.  The
appointment increases the size of California Amplifier's board to seven
directors.

Mr. Moyer has 35 years of experience in executive positions overseeing the
financial operations of several companies, many of which rank in the
Fortune 1000 and have substantial overseas operations.  Mr. Moyer has
served as Chief Financial Officer for leading high-technology companies,
including QAD, Inc., Western Digital Corporation, National Semiconductor
Corporation, and as Chief Executive Officer for Enhansys, Inc., a software
developer and marketer.  He currently serves as a director on the boards
of QAD, Inc. and Collectors' Universe, Inc.

"I'm very pleased to have Bert Moyer join our board of directors," said
Fred Sturm, Chief Executive Officer of California Amplifier.  "He brings a
wealth of experience at multinational manufacturers and marketers of high-
technology products and services to California Amplifier. We expect that
his strong financial acumen and independent counsel will be a tremendous
asset as we chart our course for the future."

About California Amplifier, Inc.

California Amplifier designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of
integrated microwave equipment used primarily in conjunction with
satellite television and terrestrial broadband wireless and video
applications.  The Company's Satellite business unit designs and markets
outdoor reception equipment for the U.S. Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS)
television market as well as a full line of consumer and commercial
products for video and data reception.  The Wireless Access business unit
designs and markets integrated reception and two-way transmission fixed
wireless equipment for broadband data and video applications.  California
Amplifier is an ISO 9001 certified company. For additional information,
visit California Amplifier's web site at www.calamp.com.


For more information, contact:
       Crocker Coulson                       Rick Vitelle
       Partner                               Chief Financial Officer
       CCG Investor Relations                California Amplifier, Inc.
       (818) 789-0100                        (805) 987-9000, extension 8344
       crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

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