8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 6, 2005

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RELM Wireless Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Nevada	000-07336	59-34862971
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7100 Technology Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

^{(321) 984-1414}

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 1.01.

Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement

RELM Wireless Corporation (the “Company”) was awarded as of July 6, 2005 an exclusive requirements contract by the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) to provide two-way portable radios and accessories to USPS installations throughout the U.S. and its territories and possessions, including main and associate post offices, administrative offices, training and technical centers, and headquarters. The contract is effective immediately for an initial term of one year and provides for four one-year renewals, and is terminable by either party upon 180 days’ written notice. The contract does not specify purchase dates or quantities of equipment. A copy of the Company’s press release dated July 18, 2005 concerning this contract is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)

Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated July 18 , 2005

SIGNATURES

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.

RELM WIRELESS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:	/s/WILLIAM P. KELLY
	William P. Kelly Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:  July 20, 2005

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated July 18 , 2005

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Press Release

Source:

RELM Wireless Corporation

RELM Awarded Contract from the U.S. Postal Service

WEST MELBOURNE, FL, July 18, 2005 - RELM Wireless Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: RELM - News) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide on an exclusive basis two-way portable radios and accessories to installations throughout the U.S. and its territories and possessions, including main and associate post offices, administrative offices, training and technical centers, and headquarters.  Functions that will utilize the products at these facilities include delivery and administrative operations, window services, law enforcement and general office applications.  This contract is designated as an exclusive requirements contract by the USPS.  Accordingly, it requires that all USPS two-way radio requirements in these categories be provided by RELM.  The contract is effective for an initial term of one year starting immediately, and provides for four one-year ren ewals.

RELM President and CEO David Storey commented, "We are very pleased to secure an exclusive requirements contract with a significant federal government agency such as the Postal Service.  We included functionality specifically requested by the Postal Service, again demonstrating our commitment to listen to our customers and meet their requirements.  Our products have a proven record of quality and durability in some of the most demanding environments, which we understand was also an important consideration for the Postal Service.  We are looking forward to serving the Postal Service and exceeding their expectations."
 
About RELM

For nearly six decades, RELM Wireless Corp. has manufactured and marketed high-specification two-way communications equipment for use by public safety professionals and government agencies, as well as radios for use in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, including disaster recovery.  Revolutionary advances include new low-cost digital portable two-way radios compliant with APCO Project 25 technical specifications. Products are manufactured and distributed worldwide under BK Radio, RELM/BK and RELM. The company maintains its headquarters in West Melbourne, Florida and can be contacted through its web site at http://www.relm.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995.  These forward-looking statements concern the Company's operations, economic performance and financial condition and are based largely on the Company's beliefs and expectations.  These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: reliance on contract manufacturers; heavy reliance on sales to the U.S. Government; federal, state and local budget deficits and spending limitations; limitations in available radio spectrum for use by land mobile radios; general economic a nd business conditions; changes in customer preferences; competition; changes in technology; changes in business strategy; the debt and inventory levels of the Company; quality of management, business abilities and judgment of the Company's personnel; and the availability, terms and deployment of capital.  Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties are stated in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC.  These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Source:  RELM Wireless Corporation