Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2023-06-07

BK Technologies Receives FCC Approval for BKR 9000 Multiband Radio

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

The BKR 9000 radio is the Company’s first multiband portable radio for the public safety market, providing high performance all-band coverage at a cost-efficient price point.

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the BKR 9000 multiband radio.

The BKR 9000 radio is the Company’s first multiband portable radio for the public safety market, providing high performance all-band coverage at a cost-efficient price point.

“We are very pleased to have received FCC approval for our BKR 9000 multiband radio, which has cleared the way for us to begin full marketing and production activities,” Kyle Cerminara, Chairman of BK Technologies, commented. “With its next generation, multiband capabilities, we expect the BKR 9000 to significantly expand our addressable market and attract both new customers and larger contract opportunities. To date, the BKR 9000 has received robust pre order interest from new and existing customers including law enforcement and fire response organizations from remote, rural, and suburban areas.”

Mr. Cerminara continued, “We believe that the multiband appeal of the BKR 9000 combined with the proven market demand for our BKR 5000 radio creates a comprehensive portable communications platform that allows us to address numerous new markets and drive our revenue goal of $100 million by 2025.”

Dr. Branko Avanic, Chief Technology Officer, commented, “Our highly experienced engineering team has designed an innovative multiband portable communications solution that we believe meets and exceeds the expectations and operational demands of customers in the public safety communications market. During testing, the BKR 9000 has demonstrated unparalleled reliability and functionality in the field, and we’re excited to fully launch this innovative solution to the broader marketplace.”