BKR9000 Channel Knob Question

[TDHG4U61]

Hello everyone,

my BKR9000 channel knob is having problems when changing channels. It is not smooth but scratchy (sometimes kinda tight turn). I sent it back for the second time since last May. I am sure that many people here has owned a Moto APX, or any commercial radio that when you turn the knob, it's a confirmed click, not scratchy. I don't think it is just me but I really would like to hear from you if you own one, maybe as a poll, how is your knob. Maybe it was designed that way I don't know. I love the radio 99-percent except the knob design, I need help.

Amos

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[policefreak]

I believe this is a known issue on the BKR9000s and some have sent theirs back to BK for repair.

 

[rsmith7799]

The actual pod is the issue. It is known by BK. Please send the radio back for repair.

 

[TDHG4U61]

Thanks Rick, I really appreciate that help. Was bad when purchased radio, 2nd lasted for 35-days then went out,
you the man.

A million thanks,
Amos

 

[rsmith7799]

Thanks Rick, I really appreciate that help. Was bad when purchased radio, 2nd lasted for 35-days then went out,
you the man.

A million thanks,
Amos

So the knob is an issue also but as that fails the underlined issue is the pod underneath. Very frustrating, because then you are without a radio until the repair.

 

[TDHG4U61]

Three weeks without a radio, hmm. I can't wait for my new Tait TP9900 to arrive.

 

[rsmith7799]

Three weeks without a radio, hmm. I can't wait for my new Tait TP9900 to arrive.

PLEASE stop using cuss words on the BK FORUM......Tait, how dare you! BLASPHEMY!

 

[KK6ZTE]

It probably isn't an exaggeration to say at least half of the BKR5000s deployed by our County Fire have the same issue. My desk princess radio has this problem and it only leaves my desk for testing.

 

[Giddyuptd]

Heard the same about the 5000s and knob. Why we have waited to even look at commiting to the 9000s until they work out the issues.