What BK Technologies does

BK Technologies Corp (NYSE: BKTI) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of P25 (Project 25)-compliant two-way radio communications equipment serving public safety professionals and government agencies. The company is headquartered in West Melbourne, Florida, and traces its lineage to RELM Wireless Corporation, a firm with over 70 years of American manufacturing heritage in mission-critical communications. The customer base spans federal agencies (notably the U.S. Forest Service and TSA), state organizations (Michigan's Public Safety Communications System, Florida Forest Service, California FIRESCOPE-affiliated agencies), and international public health entities (Alberta Health Services).

The product portfolio is organized around the P25 digital radio standard, which ensures interoperability across manufacturers and is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Core offerings span three form factors: portable handhelds (BKR 5000 launched 2020, BKR 9000 launched 2023), mobile/in-vehicle units (BKR 9500 debuted 2026 for H1 2027 shipment), and fixed base stations and repeaters (KNG Series, which is being progressively replaced by the BKR platform). The BKR 9500 is engineered as a drop-in replacement for the KNG Series Remote Mount Mobile Radios, supporting VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz bands with P25 Conventional and Trunking (Phase 1 and 2), AES encryption, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and up to 5,000 channels. Complementary proprietary technology includes the SURPASS audio accessories and intelligent battery management system. The BK ONE sub-brand extends into smartphone-integrated communication platforms for planned and emergency events. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.

BK Technologies generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of P25 radios, mobile units, base stations, and repeaters to public safety and government customers, complemented by accessories and replacement parts (sold through BKTStore.com) and service/warranty programs (including a 5-year standard warranty on the BKR 9000 and 2 Plus 3 extended warranty extensions). Distribution runs through a nationwide dealer network, a direct BK Sales Division, multiple government contract vehicles, and a direct e-commerce accessory store. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by major industry conferences such as FDIC and the International Wireless Communications Expo. Management is targeting a Vision 2030 transformation toward a recurring-revenue software model with 15% annual revenue growth, 60% gross margins, and 35% EBITDA margins, representing a material margin expansion from the 48.8% gross margin and ~21% EBITDA margin reported in FY2025. Leadership is led by CEO John Suzuki and CFO Scott Malmanger, with Kyle Cerminara and Timothy O'Neil as Chairmen.

Name

BK Technologies

Legal name

BK Technologies Corp

Website

https://bktechnologies.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BK Technologies (NYSE: BKTI) manufactures P25-compliant two-way radios, mobile units, base stations, and repeaters for U.S. public safety agencies and government customers, with over 70 years of American manufacturing heritage and a vision to shift toward recurring-revenue software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Mobile Radio Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

Keywords

• P25 two-way radios
• Public safety communications
• Land mobile radio
• Government radio equipment
• Radio accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of P25 two-way radios, mobile units, portable radios, base stations, and repeaters to public safety agencies and government customers
2. Accessories and Parts: Sale of radio accessories including batteries, chargers, vehicular adapters, remote control heads, and replacement parts through the BKTStore.com e-commerce platform
3. Service and Warranty: Extended warranty programs, factory repair services, and technical support for radio equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BK Technologies manufactures and sells P25-compliant two-way radio communications equipment for public safety professionals and government agencies. The product portfolio includes portable handhelds (BKR 5000 and BKR 9000), mobile/in-vehicle radios (BKR 9500), fixed base stations, repeaters, and proprietary accessories (SURPASSTM), sold via dealer networks, direct sales, government contracts, and an e-commerce accessory store.

Product overview

BK Technologies is a manufacturer of high-specification two-way communications equipment for public safety professionals and government agencies. The company's product portfolio is organized around the P25 (Project 25) digital radio standard for interoperability. The core offering consists of P25-compliant radios across three form factors: portable handheld radios (BKR 5000, BKR 9000), mobile/in-vehicle radios (BKR 9500), and fixed base stations/repeaters (KNG Series). The newer BKR series represents the next-generation platform, with the BKR 5000 (2020) and BKR 9000 handheld (2023) already released, and the BKR 9500 mobile radio debuting in 2026 for shipment in early 2027. The KNG Series remains available as a legacy line. A separate sub-brand, BK ONE™, provides additional solutions including smartphone-integrated communications. The portfolio is complemented by proprietary SURPASSTM technology for audio quality and battery management, accessory products like multi-unit chargers, and the newly announced LocateONE LITE product. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and operates from West Melbourne, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BK ONE: Innovative and interoperable solutions that create reliable communication platforms to promote fast, unified responses for planned and emergency events, enhancing safety of first responders.
• BKR Series
• KNG Series
• SURPASSTM
• LocateONE LITE

Products and services

• BKR 9500 Series P25 Mobile Remote-Mount Radio P25-compliant multiband mobile radio supporting VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz with P25 Conventional and Trunking (Phase 1 and 2), Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, AES encryption, and drop-in replacement compatibility with KNG Series Remote Mount Mobile Radios.
• BKR 9000 Portable Radio Next-generation P25-compliant handheld portable radio offering exceptional performance in a lightweight form for public safety professionals.
• BKR 5000 Portable Radio First-generation BKR series P25-compliant portable radio launched in 2020, providing high-specification communications for public safety professionals.
• KNG Series Radios Legacy P25-compliant radio series including KNG-M mobile radios, KNG-P portable radios, and KNG-B base stations. The KNG Series is being replaced by the BKR next-generation platform, with the BKR 9500 designed as a drop-in replacement for KNG Series Remote Mount Mobile Radios.
• P25 Base Stations P25-compliant base station radios including the KNG Series Base Station, the industry's first base station radio with touch screen display, available in four frequency bands and two power options for fixed-site deployments.
• P25 Repeaters P25-compliant repeater equipment for extending radio coverage and enabling wide-area communications systems for public safety agencies.
• BK ONE™ Innovative and interoperable communication platform solutions for planned and emergency events, including smartphone-integrated solutions under the BKRplay concept, designed to enhance first responder safety.
• LocateONE LITE New communications technology product in BK Technologies' portfolio showcased at IWCE 2026 in Las Vegas.
• BKR0300-6 Multi-Unit Charger Six-pocket multi-unit charger accommodating BKR0100, BKR0101, BKR0102 batteries combined with BKR 5000 or BKR 9000 radios; rugged design for first responder demands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 12.5% in fiscal 2025 to $86.1 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bradley A. Stoddard (Michigan's Public Safety Communications System)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Director of Michigan's Public Safety Communications System nominated to BK Technologies Board of Directors, bringing 28 years of public safety communications leadership to support Vision 2030 objectives.
• California FIRESCOPE BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia's FIRESCOPE Board has implemented a phase-out policy for legacy equipment, creating regulatory purchase pressure for modern standards-compliant P25 equipment from BK Technologies.
• APCO InternationalcoreOthersAPCO Project 25 (P25) standard was established by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials and approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. BK Technologies was one of the earliest manufacturers of P25-compliant products.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Motorola Solutions: Largest P25 LMR vendor globally and the dominant supplier to U.S. public safety agencies. Competes head-to-head with BK Technologies for portable, mobile, and base station contracts at federal, state, and local levels.
• L3Harris Technologies: Major P25 and tactical communications equipment provider serving public safety, federal, and defense markets. Competes directly with BK Technologies across portable and mobile radio form factors.
• Hytera Communications: Global P25 and DMR two-way radio manufacturer with strong municipal and industrial public safety presence. Competes on price-sensitive P25 portable/mobile bids against BK Technologies' BKR and KNG lines.
• JVCKENWOOD (EF Johnson Technologies): Owner of EF Johnson, a long-standing P25 radio vendor with overlapping portable, mobile, and infrastructure offerings. Directly comparable P25 portfolio targeting the same federal/state/local public safety buyers.
• Tait Communications: New Zealand-headquartered P25 and DMR radio manufacturer with North American public safety sales. Comparable product mix in portable, mobile, and base station radios for first responders.
• Icom Incorporated: Japanese two-way radio manufacturer with a P25-compliant portfolio serving public safety, utilities, and government. Overlaps with BK Technologies in portable and mobile radios for U.S. agencies.

Emerging players

• Codan Communications: Australian land mobile radio vendor with P25 and tactical communications offerings for government and first responders. Smaller scale than BK Technologies but competing for similar agency contracts.
• Silvus Technologies: Provider of mesh radio and broadband tactical communications for public safety and defense. Adjacent to BK Technologies' LMR/broadband convergence thesis (BK ONE) but focused on mobile broadband rather than P25.

Broad incumbents

• Leonardo (Public Safety & Professional Communications): Large European defense and professional communications group offering P25/TETRA radios and infrastructure. Broader portfolio but directly competes for federal and large municipal public safety contracts.
• Thales Group (Defense & Security): Global defense and security vendor with public safety communications offerings (TETRA/P25). Competes broadly in the same agencies but as part of a much larger systems integration portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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