BK Technologies Announces Public Debut of BKR9500 Multiband Mobile Radio, Completing Next Generation Multiband Platform
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BK Technologies (NYSE:BKTI) will debut the BKR9500 Multiband Mobile radio at FDIC in Indianapolis, April 23-25, 2026. The BKR9500 pairs with the BKR9000 handheld, offers multiband interoperability, and provides an upgrade path from the KNG Series P25 single-band mobile radio.
The company expects early customer engagement to support backlog growth and anticipates shipments in early 2027. Attendees can see the product at Booth #2107 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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News Market Reaction – BKTI
On the day this news was published, BKTI declined 1.72%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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BKTI was down about 2.3% while key peers like AUDC, INSG, CRNT, and LTRX showed modest gains between roughly 2–4%, and AVNW was slightly negative. Momentum data show one peer up and one down, reinforcing a company-specific reaction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | Investor day details | Positive | +2.0% | Registration opened for Vision 2030 Investor Day webcast and presentations. |
| Mar 16 | Investor day date set | Positive | +3.2% | Announced timing and format for Vision 2030 virtual Investor Day. |
| Mar 12 | Strong earnings beat | Positive | -7.0% | Reported 4Q25 and 2025 results above guidance with higher margins and EPS. |
| Mar 11 | Product launch | Positive | -1.1% | Introduced LocateONE LITE location‑awareness software for BKR radios. |
| Mar 03 | Conference participation | Neutral | -0.3% | Planned attendance and meetings at the 38th Annual ROTH Conference. |
BKTI has shown mixed reactions to positive updates: investor-day news often saw modest gains, while strong earnings and product launches sometimes coincided with short-term pullbacks.
Over the last few months, BKTI has highlighted its long‑term growth vision and expanding product ecosystem. Vision 2030 Investor Day announcements on March 16 and March 31 were followed by modest positive moves. Strong 4Q25 and 2025 earnings on March 12, which exceeded guidance, triggered a -7.02% reaction, and the LocateONE LITE launch on March 11 also saw a small decline. Today’s BKR9500 debut extends that product roadmap, reinforcing the multiband platform outlined in recent filings.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights the public debut of the BKR9500 multiband mobile, completing BKTI’s next‑generation multiband platform and creating an upgrade path from KNG P25 mobiles. It leverages existing handheld deployments and targets decision‑makers at FDIC (April 23‑25). Recent filings emphasized a roadmap with BKR9500 shipments in early 2027, reinforcing this launch as a key step. Investors may watch backlog trends, adoption across the installed base, and progress against Vision 2030 growth targets.
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New Mobile Radio Expands Revenue Opportunity per Customer and Enables Upgrade Cycle Across Installed Base
WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) (the "Company" or "BK Technologies"), a provider of advanced public safety communications solutions, today announces it will showcase its highly anticipated BKR9500 Multiband Mobile radio at the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference (or "FDIC"), taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from April 23-25.
FDIC is a premier event within the fire and rescue industry, drawing key public safety decision-makers from across the country. As the companion in-vehicle mobile radio to the BKR9000 portable handheld radio, the BKR9500 builds on the Company's BKR series, delivering true multiband performance designed to improve interoperability across agencies at a budget-conscious price point.
The Company expects the BKR9500 showcase to drive early customer engagement and initial order activity, supporting backlog growth, especially with the Company's existing customer base. The BKR9500 provides a direct upgrade path from the widely deployed KNG Series P25 single-band mobile radio and supports a seamless transition to multiband systems with minimal operational disruption.
By enabling agencies to standardize handheld and in-vehicle devices on a single platform, the BKR9500 reduces deployment complexity and lowers implementation risk, facilitating broader adoption across both existing customers and new accounts.
John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, stated, "The BKR9500 adds to our next generation multiband platform and expands our opportunity to capture a larger share of customer spend as agencies transition from single band to multiband radios. Initial customer feedback has been strong, and we expect this product to drive backlog growth in anticipation of shipments in early 2027. With approximately one in-vehicle radio deployed for every two handheld units, we see a meaningful opportunity to expand our addressable market across existing and new customers as we better serve first responders."
Stephen Theisen, General Manager of BK's LMR Business Unit, continued, "FDIC is the premier gathering of key decision makers across the fire service in the U.S., making it an ideal venue to introduce the BKR9500. This radio was purpose-built to address real-world interoperability challenges that agencies face every day. By enabling departments to enhance their existing infrastructure, rather than replace it, the BKR9500 reduces cost and complexity and makes the transition to multiband systems more achievable."
Attendees of FDIC are invited to visit Booth #2107 at the Indiana Convention Center for a firsthand experience of the Company's robust communications platform, including the BKR9500.
About BK Technologies
BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) manufactures high-specification communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for public safety and government agencies. BK's BKR 9000 handheld multiband radio and next generation BKR9500 in-vehicle multiband radio combines advanced features with rugged durability and interoperability to meet the critical demands of first responders. BK's Solutions business unit, which includes the BK ONE family of offerings, combines land mobile radio (LMR) and LTE/5G to create seamless connectivity among first responders for planned and emergency events. BK Technologies is headquartered in West Melbourne, Florida. For more information, visit www.bktechnologies.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements about future events and expectations which are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements concern the Company's operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company's long-term strategic plan and guidance, expectations regarding the BRK9500 showcase and potential adoption and purchases of, and backlog growth relating to, the BKR9500, and are based largely on the Company's beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement except as required by law.
Company Contact:
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Brett Maas
Office: 646-536-7331
Brett@haydenir.com
SOURCE: BK Technologies Corporation
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