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INTENT TO CANCEL THE KNG PORTABLE

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September 30, 2021 INTENT-TO-CANCEL NOTICE: KNG2-P150 Series Portable Radio
OVERVIEW

BK Technologies is phasing out the production of the KNG2-P150 series radio. We estimate end of production to be December 31, 2021 or sooner. Orders received after January 1, 2022 will only be accepted if inventory exists. Please see below for description.

MODELS / OPTIONS

Radio Model DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT
KNG2-P150 136-174 MHz, 5000 channels, 6 Watt, P25 Digital/Analog Portable BKR5000-T3BS-1
KNG2-P150CMD 136-174 MHz, 5000 channels, 6 Watt, P25 Digital/Analog Portable, Specialized Command Groups BKR5000-T3BC-1
KNG2-P150T2 136-174 MHz, 5000 channels, 6 Watt, P25 Digital/Analog Portable without KeypadBKR5000-T2BS-1


SERVICE IMPLICATIONS OF CANCELLATION
Product support will be available under commercially reasonable efforts for up to five years after end of production through BK Technologies Customer Service Department. Accessories will continue to be supported through the standard warranty period.
REPLACEMENT PRODUCT

KNG2-P150 series is replaced by the BKR5000 series. Please contact your BK sales representative to order. For more information, please visit - Public Safety - Industrial Ready - Two-way Radios | BK Technologies
EXISTING CUSTOMER CONTRACTS

All current contractual agreements will be honored. These products are part of our Government Services Administration (GSA) contract. Notification will be submitted to GSA.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions regarding the cancellation of the above products should be directed to your designated sales representative at BK Technologies or BK Technologies Sales/Order Entry Department at 800-821-2900.
7100 Technology Drive, West Melbourne, Florida 32904 | Phone: 800-821-2900| www.bktechnologies.com
 
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ecps92 said:
Ricks posting is pretty official looking as is for many of us.
Thanks Rick
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You're going to have to forgive me for not wanting to take a printout of a RadioReference page to our ECC Battalion Chief since I can't locate the notice on BK's website or on the internet at large. It's not a matter of not trusting Rick's info, it's a matter of presenting appropriate information especially since due to Rick's posting, I was the only one who knew about the cancellation. It's going to ruffle some feathers.

I see Ameradio and the other BK dealers have listed the KNG2 as discontinued, but again, I need something official to give to the officials. No disrespect to Rick.
 
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So this is for the VHF portable models ONLY.
 

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I'll have more information after our Dealer Summit Meeting at the end of the month.
We'll be talking about the BKR Series portables, especially the BKR9000 multi band.
I'll keep the Forum advised. Hey, anything you guys want me to bring up?
 
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