BK Technologies Licenses InteropONE Technology with Tango Tango

Expands BK's software ecosystem through access to more than 1,500 public safety agencies and over 35,000 active users

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) (the "Company", "BK", or "BK Technologies"), a leading provider of advanced public safety communications solutions, today announced a strategic licensing and collaboration agreement with Tango Tango, one of the nation's leading providers of push-to-talk over cellular ("PTToC") communications solutions for first responders. The partnership significantly expands BK Technologies' software strategy by integrating the Company's patented InteropONE technology into one of the nation's largest public safety push-to-talk networks. It also establishes a collaborative framework for the companies to expand interoperability capabilities across Tango Tango's rapidly growing platform, which serves more than 1,500 public safety agencies and over 35,000 active subscribers in 49 states.

The partnership reflects BK Technologies' strategy of extending its communications platform beyond traditional land mobile radios through software, broadband connectivity and cloud-based interoperability solutions. Management believes these initiatives can create additional recurring software opportunities while strengthening the Company's competitive position across the public safety communications ecosystem alongside one of the largest PTToC providers in the market.

BK's patented interoperability technology provides capabilities not currently available through traditional gateway-based interoperability solutions.

John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, stated,

"This partnership is about much more than licensing technology. It represents another step in BK's evolution toward becoming a broader public safety communications platform. By combining our patented interoperability technology with Tango Tango's rapidly growing software ecosystem, we have an opportunity to accelerate adoption, expand recurring software opportunities and create additional value for agencies already relying on BK solutions. We believe the future belongs to companies that can bridge those technologies rather than choose between them. This partnership provides BK with a compelling opportunity to fast-track the adoption of its InteropONE technology by leveraging Tango Tango's network of more than 1,500 public safety agencies. We also see opportunities to integrate BKRplay, our PTToC tethering functionality, into Tango Tango's existing application, giving us exposure to their more than 35,000 subscribers and creating a pathway to promote our multiband BKR 9000 portable communications platform."

The InteropONE technology enables first responders to create ad-hoc talk groups on demand, with no pre-provisioning or gateways required. With the InteropONE™ feature on their smartphone, an incident commander, team leader, emergency manager, or event coordinator can create a talk group ‘on the fly', connecting anyone with a smartphone for seamless, real-time communications. The InteropONE technology is compatible across all carriers, instantly closing the gap for interoperability in public safety communications for first responders from different federal, state, local or tribal agencies.

Under the agreement, Tango Tango will receive an initial three-year license to the InteropONE patented technology, renewable annually. Tango Tango will market the technology under the InteropONE™ brand, with participating users identified as "InteropONE users", and dynamically created communications groups branded as "InteropONE talkgroups." The companies believe this collaborative branding strategy will strengthen awareness of the InteropONE platform throughout the public safety community, enhancing visibility among public safety agencies nationwide.

Founded in Hunstville, Alabama, Tango Tango is a rapidly growing public safety communications company that integrates land mobile radios, smartphones, broadband, and cloud technologies to deliver secure, reliable, and affordable communications and situational awareness solutions for first responders. Serving more than 1,500 public safety agencies and tens of thousands of end users, Tango Tango has become a trusted partner for agencies seeking modern interoperability solutions.

Trey Sharp, Founder and CEO of Tango Tango, commented,

"Public safety agencies increasingly expect communications platforms that seamlessly connect radios, smartphones, and broadband users without sacrificing reliability or ease of use. We evaluated the interoperability landscape and believe BK's InteropONE technology offers unique capabilities that complement our platform. By incorporating this technology into our platform, we are adding an important interoperability feature that enhances value for our customers while strengthening the visibility of the InteropONE brand in the marketplace. We look forward to working closely with BK Technologies to bring this innovation to first responders across the country."

This agreement between Tango Tango and BK Technologies aligns with both companies' commitment to innovative, unified communication platforms for first responders. The companies expect to explore additional opportunities over time to expand product integration and jointly develop next-generation public safety communications capabilities.