JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParkerVision, Inc.(Nasdaq:PRKR), a developer and marketer of semiconductor technology solutions for wireless applications, announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey L. Parker, has been selected to present at the MDB Capital Group's 3rd Annual Bright Lights Conference, which will take place from September 9th -11th at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Mr. Parker is scheduled to present on Monday, September 10th at 10:15 a.m. Eastern time, and is available for one-on-one investor meetings during the conference.

To attend the conference or schedule a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Parker, please visit: http://mdb.com/2012-bright-lights-conference.html, or contact your MDB representative at 310-526-5000.

About ParkerVision

ParkerVision, Inc. designs, develops and markets its proprietary RF technologies, which enable advanced wireless communications for current and next generation mobile communications networks. ParkerVisionis headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. (PRKR-G)

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CONTACT: Cindy Poehlman

         Chief Financial Officer

         ParkerVision, Inc.

         904-737-1367, cpoehlman@parkervision.com
         Ron Stabiner

         Vice President

         The Wall Street Group, Inc.

         212-888-4848, rstabiner@thewallstreetgroup.com

Source: ParkerVision, Inc.