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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
We have issued our reports dated March 13, 2009, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements, schedule and internal control
over financial reporting, included in the Annual Report of Numerex Corp. on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. We hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of
Numerex Corp on Forms S-3 (File No. 333-114842, effective November 23, 2004,
File No. 333-122681, effective August 28, 2005, File No. 333-136093, effective
August 8, 2006 and File No. 333-140483, effective June 7, 2007) and on Forms S-8
(File No. 333-51780, effective December 13, 2000, File No. 333-105142, effective May 9,
2003 and File No. 333-143805, effective June 15, 2007).
/s/ Grant
Thornton, LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
March 13, 2009