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So, is the BKR9000 really vapourware?

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rsmith7799 said:
So it's on the BK website and I can say that I've ordered my DEMO units of the BKR9000. It's looking more like the 1st quarter of 2023. I will keep you all informed.
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That's good to hear. I'm all for competition in the market. I did hold the one they had on display a few years ago, and I kind of liked it. Hopefully the price is in line with the others.

Let us know when you get it, would like to hear your take on them.
 
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rsmith7799 said:
So it's on the BK website and I can say that I've ordered my DEMO units of the BKR9000. It's looking more like the 1st quarter of 2023. I will keep you all informed.
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BK did state in the earnings meeting Q4 of this year. Most likely Q1 2023 for fulfillment. I hope the screen isn’t smaller. I really like the 5000. It’s a brick but damn it’s a winner.

Let us know if you get them.
 
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APX6k said:
Good evening group,

Has anyone noticed the new BKR9000 image on the BK Technologies website? It definitely appears there have been some design changes since the BKR5000 was released. The speaker grille has been reduced and the screen made taller/more slender; it seems like a smaller form factor all around, relative the BKR5000. Maybe it's actually coming Q4 of this year?!

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BKR 9000 Portable Radio - BK Technologies

BKR 9000 Multiband Portable Radio The NEW BKR 9000 Portable Radio offers exceptional performance in a lightweight form. With over 70 years of reliability, BK Technologies is honored to serve our Everyday Heroes with a device that brings dependability when every moment counts. Portable Handheld...
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Almost looks like a APX now
 
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I missed the earnings meeting, but found the archive on the BK website so now for a couple questions. Pardon my ignorance: The BKR9000 was originally submitted for FCC review years ago so did it have to be resubmitted for review again recently or how does that work since the changes (based on pictures) appear mostly cosmetic?

Exciting this is finally moving forward!

Also re-stumbled upon this recently so thought I'd share: https://fccid.io/K95BKR9000
 
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rkm1215 said:
I missed the earnings meeting, but found the archive on the BK website so now for a couple questions. Pardon my ignorance: The BKR9000 was originally submitted for FCC review years ago so did it have to be resubmitted for review again recently or how does that work since the changes (based on pictures) appear mostly cosmetic?

Exciting this is finally moving forward!
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If pretty much anything other than the outer shape of the radio changed, it would need to be submitted for a new FCC type certification. Software/firmware excepted.

rkm1215 said:
Also re-stumbled upon this recently so thought I'd share: https://fccid.io/K95BKR9000
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Pretty odd it doesn't show 700MHz.
 
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Pretty odd it doesn't show 700MHz.
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I was just going to comment on that. Someone screwed the pooch on their FCC Filing. This could be very bad for BK. Wouldn't they have to have it recertified for 700 in order to legally transmit there under part 90? Oh boy!
 
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I was just going to comment on that. Someone screwed the pooch on their FCC Filing. This could be very bad for BK. Wouldn't they have to have it recertified for 700 in order to legally transmit there under part 90? Oh boy!
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Seems like a tiny bit of an oversight.
 
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Brochure is live

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Looking at the brochure, the new design looks very similar to the APX 6/7/8k models. It looks like BK is mimicking the double face form factor - screen on one side and speaker grille on the other, microphone on both sides for noise cancellation. I wonder if it will have a similar type of plastic carry holder, I don't see where a regular BK belt clip would be fastened on either side.

Hopefully they have retained the ability to passively monitor Phase I/II P25 systems with an "Rx Only" checkbox in the trunking system parameters, as was the case with the KNG and KNG2 series. From a hobbyist perspective, it would be a great capability to have built into a commercial grade multi-band HT (which I'm sure will handle LSM as well, if not better, than its predecessors).
 
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APX6k said:
Looking at the brochure, the new design looks very similar to the APX 6/7/8k models. It looks like BK is mimicking the double face form factor - screen on one side and speaker grille on the other, microphone on both sides for noise cancellation. I wonder if it will have a similar type of plastic carry holder, I don't see where a regular BK belt clip would be fastened on either side.

Hopefully they have retained the ability to passively monitor Phase I/II P25 systems with an "Rx Only" checkbox in the trunking system parameters, as was the case with the KNG and KNG2 series. From a hobbyist perspective, it would be a great capability to have built into a commercial grade multi-band HT (which I'm sure will handle LSM as well, if not better, than its predecessors).
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My understanding was the BKR5000 supported the passive monitoring, but does anyone know for sure? My guess is whatever is supported in RES for 5000 will be similar for 9000.
 
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My understanding was the BKR5000 supported the passive monitoring, but does anyone know for sure? My guess is whatever is supported in RES for 5000 will be similar for 9000.
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Most likely. It’s literally a KNG radio in a new housing. Software and programming is identical. Including programming trunked systems.
 
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