I have one BK M150 and the screen is stuck in some sort of high contrast mode, I have 5 other radios that have the same code plug and this is the only radio with this problem. Looking through the RES and radio options there is no option for contrast. anybody else come across this issue?
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BK KNG-M150 Contrast
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I don't have an M150, but can you just press the MENU button, scroll to CONTRAST, and fix it that way? That's how it works on my KNG-P400.
Depending on the version of RES you're running, there should be a way to add a CONTRAST setting to the main menu. Again, my version of RES (5.5.9) is almost certainly not the same as yours, but this may still assist:
Click on the MENUS button in the config section--it's near the top on my version
Then enable the Contrast setting in the pulldown menu.
Write it to the radio, and then you should now be able to set your contrast from the main menu.
Hope that helps--perhaps someone with the exact radio and RES version may have something more specific.
Click on the MENUS button in the config section--it's near the top on my version
Then enable the Contrast setting in the pulldown menu.
Write it to the radio, and then you should now be able to set your contrast from the main menu.
Hope that helps--perhaps someone with the exact radio and RES version may have something more specific.
I have the RES 5.8.9, there is a contrast setting for the BKR5000 and KNG2 but when I select the M150 that option goes away. Thanks for the assistance and hopefully like you said someone with the same radio/RES has some insight.
rsmith7799
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Good morning, so the CONTRAST menu option is in the KNG, BKR5000 but NOT the KNG2 or the KNG M-150. It maybe an OPTION that was forgotten.
rsmith7799
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Some of the OPTIONS that were on the 5.8.9 are NOT on the 5.8.14. ridiculous!!! Noone's watching the hen house. I will make an inquire.
rsmith7799
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I have put in a request to add that and other things to the next update
quality617
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Having that issue with an M150 right now. Tried updating to 5.5.0s using 5.5.9 software, no luck. Watching this thread.
rsmith7799
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Not to be a debbie downer but BK has told me that all their energy is put on the BKR 9000. I've sent in requests for changes and they have fallen by the wayside.
rsmith7799
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Sorry, are you trying to update the software and it won't take it? Give me a call or start a conversation if you would like.
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