UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2004 ----------------- PARKERVISION, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Florida 0-22904 59-2971472 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer Incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 8493 Baymeadow Way, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 ----------------------------------------- ----- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (904) 737-1367 -------------- Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5.02 -- DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS On November 19, 2004, Mr. William Hightower informed the board of directors of the company that he would retire as president of the Company effective November 19, 2004 to focus on personal interests. He will continue as a director of the Company. The Company press release relating to Mr. Hightower's announcement of retirement is included as Exhibit 99.2 hereto. ITEM 9.01 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS 99.1 Press release, dated November 19, 2004, announcing the retirement of William Hightower. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: November 19, 2004 PARKERVISION, INC. By: /s/ Jeffrey L. Parker --------------------------- Jeffrey L. Parker Chief Executive Officer 3