Norsat International

Vancouver, British Columbia – October 30, 2007 – Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions, today announced it has received notice that the European Patent Office intends to grant the company a patent for its frequency selective surface waveguide filter. This technology reduces the weight and footprint of transmit reject filters, one of several elements of the RF transmit chain.

“This patent award is part of our broader and long-term strategy to establish a leadership role in the design, development and marketing of portable satellite terminals,” said Dr. Amiee Chan, president and CEO, Norsat international. “Our frequency selective surface waveguide filter, protected under this patent, allows the weight of transmit reject filters to be reduced fifty-fold, significantly decreasing the occupied volume. This is a function that is especially useful for the next generation of MILSATCOM terminals. We will continue to expand and protect our IP portfolio in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, as we remain committed to finding further ways to miniaturize key elements of portable satellite terminals.”

About Norsat International Inc.
Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission. Additional information is available at www.norsat.com. Further information is available through email at investor@norsat.com or by phone, 1-604-821-2808.

For further information, contact:
Kristen Dickson
The Equicom Group
Tel: 416-815-0700 x 273
Email: kdickson@equicomgroup.com

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 quarter ended June 30, 2007, and the Management Discussion and Analysis for quarter ended June 30, 2007. The company’s results are consolidated with those of Norsat.

All of the company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada (Canadian GAAP). Additional information may be found at www.norsat.com.