Exhibit 99.1

   TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION

  ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF ROBERT S. WIGGINS

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, March 31, 2005 - Robert S. Wiggins, Chairman of the Board of Technology

Research Corporation (TRC), (NASDAQ-TRCI), announced today that he has decided to retire as a full

time employee of the Company on March 31, 2005, after 17 years of service.  He will fulfill his duties as

Chairman of the Board through the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders in August 2005 and

indicated he will not run for re-election to the Board.

Mr. Wiggins said, “This is a continuing part of the succession plan that has been contemplated for some

time and began implementation following last year’s annual meeting of shareholders when Jerry T. Kendall

was elected President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company is fortunate to have Jerry Kendall in this

position.”  He added, “It has been rewarding to me personally that the Company’s core GFCI products, the

Fire Shield® technology and Military products are having such a positive impact in the market.”

Technology Research Corporation designs, manufactures and markets electrical safety products that save

lives, protect people from serious injury from electrical shock and prevent electrical fires in the home and

workplace. These products have worldwide application. The Company also supplies power monitoring and

control equipment to the United States Military and its prime contractors.

“Safe Harbor” Statement: Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature

and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ materially from

those described or contemplated.

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