Bendix King M-150

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Question: does anyone know if BK has made any changes to their M-150 to fix/improve the issues with the radios? I do not know the exact issues they have, I have just heard that many have required repair and or replacement.

Also, it sounds like Cal Fire is moving towards or has already transitioned to these, is the Forest Service, especially Region 5, going with these also?

Thank you.

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We’ve had the m150 for a couple years now and haven’t required any repairs other than a wire that pulled out of hand mic that was causing an issue.

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Thank you for the information.

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Good morning, as a Dealer for BK, the only issue that I am aware of is the KAA0660 Remote Head. There have been “lockup” issues with them. Other than that, the radio has been a solid mobile.

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Thank you for the information. Perhaps the person I was talking with was thinking about the Portables.

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Can anyone recommend a good repair shop for the BK P150? Our normal County radio shop is not getting the job done and we’re looking to send them out elsewhere before fire season gets here and we are short 3 portables.

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I’d call this place in Nevada City, CA
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Thank you sir!

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Call the place directly that actually physically does the repairs :wink:

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Vincent Communications in Fresno also.

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There have been common lockup issues after jumpstarting vehicles. Trip breaker, unplug or remove the radio fuse before jumping

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