BK TECHNOLOGIES BK RADIO BKR5000 Service Bulletin

7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
1-800-422-6281
Issue: Resolves the potential of the radio side connector accessory not being detected when
installed on the BKR5000.
Importance: Low
Affected Models:
xxxx27xxxxxxxxxx, xxxx28xxxxxxxxxx and with firmware version 5.8.62.
Recommended Action: Update BKR5000 with firmware version 5.8.64 (BK P/N BKR-FW-
5.8.64).
Equipment & File Requirements:
1 - BKR0710 Programming adaptor and USB Cable
1 - Lightning Firmware Load application
The Lightning Firmware Load application can be downloaded from the following link:
https://bktechnologies.com/service-portal/assets/files/firmware/LightningSetup2_2_4.zip
To learn how to use the "Lightning" Firmware Load application, select the following link to view an
https://youtu.be/HHGC1cmtTvs
instructional video:
1 - Firmware Update from BKTechnologies.com
The firmware can be downloaded from the following link:
https://bktechnologies.com/service-portal/assets/files/firmware/BKR5000_05_08_64.zip
The release notes can be downloaded from BK Technologies, Inc. website or from the
following link: :
portal/assets/files/firmware/Release_Notes_5_8_64.pdf
Procedure:
1. Verify the radio firmware revision installed in your BKR5000.
Select "Versions" from the radio menu to see the radio firmware version.
2. Execute the Lightning Firmware Load application.
BKR5000 series with S/N's xxxx25xxxxxxxxxx, xxxx26xxxxxxxxxx,
https://bktechnologies.com/service-
Date: xxx xx, xx xx:xx
Release 7.X.X.XX
Software: X.X.XX
DSP: X.X.X
File Format: X.X
BSP: X.X.XX
Service Bulletin
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Issue Date: 11/16/2022