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So, is the BKR9000 really vapourware?
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Of course as soon as I post it, they call me back. DMR T2 is on the roadmap initially and will be available via a key/entitlement purchase.
Very good, at least it's a thought.
flametamer
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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?
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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.
Has anyone figured out whether it will do wideband on the legacy frequencies that Still operate in that mode? i.e., Marine, GMRS, Ham VHF & UHF
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It will do wideband on all wideband possible frequencies that are still legally allowed per people with units in hand.
LFRfreak
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Does this radio have a "received audio leveling" option for consistent volume?
Great news! Thanks for the info.
iamhere300
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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.
My dealer had several in stock and overnighted one to me. I believe he still has a few left.
They had them on display at FDIC, almost looks like the Kenwood and Motorola had a baby. I plan to demo one.
Hey Group, YESSS, the BKR9000 looks similar to the Motorola line but with a lot more features. I'm an Authorized and Certified Dealer in CA. I have been testing a couple and have them out to clients (fire dept's) and they really like them. We are testing them on the CA CHRIS system right now and we'll see how they perform. All and all, I like the radio. It did take some time to get here but at least they aren't vapor ware anymore!!
LFRfreak
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Do you happen to know approximately when the DMR upgrade option will be available?
flametamer
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Well fed 😂
Word is no DMR upgrade will be available for the BKR9000.
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