So, is the BKR9000 really vapourware?

[mmckenna]

Why do you say it's illegal? Please enlighten us.

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/tcb/reports/Tcb731GrantForm.cfm?mode=COPY&RequestTimeout=500&tcb_code=&application_id=YJLOwtV2jaX8d9%2F1sFTwag%3D%3D&fcc_id=K95BKR9000

I've heard it said that this was for the model built off the BKR5000. Missing 700MHz.
If there is a new version either using the same FCC ID, or a new one, the FCC OET page isn't showing it.

Oversight? Error? "Coming soon"? or "just won't do 700MHz"?

Either way, it's kind of odd to have an "all band" radio and skip 700MHz band, for whatever reason. Hopefully that gets sorted out soon.



I'm all for competition in the marketplace and I did hold the BRK9000 they had on display a few years ago at IWCE. Kind of a nice radio, but the specifics were thin back then.

 

[Echo4Thirty]

Why do you say it's illegal? Please enlighten us.

Without Part 90 certification on 700 MHz, the radio would only be legal to transmit on VHF/UHF/800/900 MHz frequencies that were granted. This is no different than an Amateur radio being illegal to operate on non Part 97 frequencies. If the FCC wanted to, they could issue NALs to licensees of systems for operating these radios on 700 as they are currently approved. The only frequencies this radio is legal to transmit on with its current part 90 certification are 136-174, 378-522, 806-824, 851-869, 896-901, 935-940.

As a former system manager, I would not have risked my system licenses and would not have approved this radio for usage without this getting corrected.

Bottom line, someone responsible for regulatory filings at BK screwed up in a big way.

 

[Echo4Thirty]

Dupe post.. disragard.

 

[mancow]

Does anyone have a test system key I could use? I am trying to get a feel for how the programming works.

 

[gtaman]

Does anyone have a test system key I could use? I am trying to get a feel for how the programming works.

you don’t need a system key to build a trunking system. The dummy key only lets you change th radio ID before you check the RX only box.

 

[mancow]

Ok I need to look at it again. The fields appeared locked.

 

[gtaman]

Ok I need to look at it again. The fields appeared locked.

you have to fill in what you can then select RX ONLY and it will let you add the rest.

 

[mancow]

Oh, ok. Interesting.

I've been chatting with one of the dealers about it and demoing the software. Obviously I've never actually used the radio but if the features advertised and the software works the way the are represented they will have made a hell of a device. I really like the software so far. It's like they took an APX8000 and a Harris XG-XXX and married them after stripping out all the garbage that's not needed and left in all the good parts. Plus, it's a nice looking ergonomic device with a 5 Ah battery.

I really hope it lives up to what they are advertising. I would like to get off the Motorola plantation. It's getting stupid.

I'm hoping to get my hands on one once they are available.

 

[mancow]

you have to fill in what you can then select RX ONLY and it will let you add the rest.

Sorry to be elementary here but where is RX only?

 

[gtaman]

Sorry to be elementary here but where is RX only?

Its under the “additional trunking” parameters.

If you are on P25.ca there is a guide I created on there.

Are you using the latest software?

 

[mancow]

I left there when HSI/Moto (one in the same) made it out be what the clinton server should have been.

I'm using RES 5.8.20.

 

[gtaman]

I left there when HSI/Moto (one in the same) made it out be what the clinton server should have been.

I'm using RES 5.8.20.

Should still be in the additional parameters. Checkbox should be on the bottom of the pane.

 

[kb5udf]

These folks (bkradiostore) say "starting at" $3100, FYI.

BK RADIO STORE

The New BKR 9000 Tri-Band Portable Radio Multi Band LMR 5000 MAH LI Smart Battery Single Unit Smart Charger P25 Conventional P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking Simulcast Operation DES & AES FIPS140-2 L2...

www.facebook.com

 

[Radar412]

These folks (bkradiostore) say "starting at" $3100, FYI.

BK RADIO STORE

The New BKR 9000 Tri-Band Portable Radio Multi Band LMR 5000 MAH LI Smart Battery Single Unit Smart Charger P25 Conventional P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking Simulcast Operation DES & AES FIPS140-2 L2...

www.facebook.com

The date on that shows March 3 years ago

 

[kb5udf]

Good catch, I'm not exactly a regular user of facebook.

 

[flametamer]

BK RADIO STORE

The New BKR 9000 Tri-Band Portable Radio Multi Band LMR 5000 MAH LI Smart Battery Single Unit Smart Charger P25 Conventional P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking Simulcast Operation DES & AES FIPS140-2 L2...

www.facebook.com

I messaged them and asked for a current release date. They said November 15.

Dt

 

[ScannerDude244]

Is there any word on mobile unit in works?

 

[mancow]

These folks (bkradiostore) say "starting at" $3100, FYI.

BK RADIO STORE

The New BKR 9000 Tri-Band Portable Radio Multi Band LMR 5000 MAH LI Smart Battery Single Unit Smart Charger P25 Conventional P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking Simulcast Operation DES & AES FIPS140-2 L2...

www.facebook.com

I can't release the quote but that's pretty accurate.

 

[mmckenna]

I can't release the quote but that's pretty accurate.

Does that get you "all" bands, or just one?

 

[mancow]

Does that get you "all" bands, or just one?

One