Benzinga | Mar 11, 2021 09:04AM EST

BK Technologies Awarded Order For New BKR 5000 From CA-Based Customer; Financial Details Not Disclosed

WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2021 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE:BKTI) today announced that its operating subsidiary received an order from a new strategic customer in the state of California for BK's new BKR 5000 Digital P-25 portable communications technology.

BK President Tim Vitou commented, "We take great pride in our role of supplying mission critical communication solutions to First Responders protecting counties in the great state of California, as we have for so many years; now continuing with our new BKR 5000 portable communications technology. The BKR 5000 is the first product in a new series of communication technologies, including multiband solutions later this year. We look forward to continuing to serve the first responder heroes by delivering solutions they trust."

The BKR 5000 comes in three tiers allowing maximum flexibility and customization, and has been designed to meet the requirements of today's demanding Public Safety communications environment. The BKR 5000, and the upcoming BKR 9000 multiband communication technology, was designed and developed by the BK Technologies engineering team at BK's Technology Innovation Center in South Florida with extensive input from customers to incorporate the features and options needed by first responders.

A full line of accessories is available including smart battery and charging solutions, IP68 remote speaker microphones, and the popular BK wildland fire alkaline battery "clamshell". The new BKR 5000 is expected to be a platform that enhances BK's ability to address significant new vertical markets leading to expanded growth and market share.