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So, is the BKR9000 really vapourware?

AF1UD

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I've been trying to get a hold of someone from BK to see if DMR is on the roadmap... they're a tough company to get information from.
 

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I had a BKR9000 in front of me yesterday. For the size of that thing, what's it do that Mother M, Harris, Kwood, Tait & Icom don't?
Dt
For me:

Has a sma antenna port.
Will do NAS - Non Affiliate Scan (or Non-Registration Scan). Everyone else (except harris) it either can't be done or needs special software...
Will eventually do DMR too

I have a VP8000 and an XL-200 (that i'm selling). This radio should be THE radio.
 

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It's very aggravating, whoever the manufacturer is, for someone to just say they're junk and walk on. Can you tell us why you think they're junk? Can you give us some real world experience? I haven't put the term junk with them even though they are my competition. Le bunt's at least make this fair.
 

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Just got the software and was playing around with it. It's actually very intuitive, and easy to understand.

I got quoted 3-4 months for a BKR9000 and pulled the trigger on it. Is this pretty much par for the course?
 

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Just got the software and was playing around with it. It's actually very intuitive, and easy to understand.

I got quoted 3-4 months for a BKR9000 and pulled the trigger on it. Is this pretty much par for the course?
My dealer had several in stock and overnighted one to me. I believe he still has a few left.
 

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These have been out for a while now... anyone have any reviews?
 
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