🍂 Skookum Works | Fall 2025 Newsletter
As the leaves start to turn, we’re excited to share everything new from the past season. From fresh Knob Blocker releases to new Hot Mic Guards—and even an important shipping update—here’s what you may have missed:
🚀 New Product Launches
🔹 Now Available: Motorola R5 Knob Blocker
NEW - Knob Blocker - Motorola R5
The next generation of Motorola radios deserves next-level protection. We’re excited to launch our Knob Blocker Guard for the Motorola R5, replacing the discontinued XPR 3000 series.
Protects channel and volume knobs from accidental bumps, hazards, and interference
Keeps controls fully functional
Built tough for duty, field, or industrial use
🛠️ Big thanks to Sniper Communications for partnering with us on this project—not just for the R5 guard, but also the RM560 Hot Mic Guard and a custom RM780 Knob Blocker Guard. With over 25 years of expertise, their insights made this design stronger than ever.
🔹 Hot Mic Guards for Motorola R Series
NEW - Hot Mic - Motorola RM560
Now available for RM560, RM760, and RM780 speaker mics—preventing accidental keying and ensuring professional, secure comms in the field.
🔹 Motorola XPR7550 & XPR7580 IS Knob Blocker
Designed specifically for the intrinsically safe XPR models, this guard ensures reliable protection in industrial and emergency environments.
Precision fit for IS models
Antenna compatibility refined
Built tough for the most demanding jobs
Special thanks to Pembina Pipeline Corporation for collaborating with us on this release.
🔹 First-Ever Anytone Guard
NEW - Knob Blocker - Anytone
We launched our very first Knob Blocker for the Anytone D878UV!
Prevents accidental knob adjustments
Protects batteries from draining
Built for durability and glove-friendly use
A huge thank you to Huron and Area Search and Rescue (HASAR) for their partnership in making this model possible.
🔹 Kenwood NX5200 Knob Blocker
Expanding the Kenwood family, this guard joins our lineup for NX3300, NX340U, and VP8000.
Custom fit
Easy install
Durable, stylish protection
🔹 Harris XL-45 Knob Blocker
The newest addition to the Harris family!
Precision fit
Rugged design
Available in a rainbow of colours
🌍 Shipping Update
As of August 29th, 2025, shipments to the United States are paused due to changes in U.S. import rules. Orders to the U.S. are automatically cancelled and refunded until carriers establish a reliable system for handling duties on small orders.
👉 Sign up on our site to be notified when U.S. shipping resumes.
🏆 2025 Volunteer First Responder Give Back Program
Each month, we donate 20 Skookum Works Guards to one outstanding volunteer first responder organization. That’s over $10,000 in support this year.
So far, winners include:
January – Pemberton Search and Rescue
February – Oliver Osoyoos Search and Rescue
March – Huron and Area Search and Rescue
April – Xwésam (Roberts Creek) Volunteer Fire Department
May – Prince George Search and Rescue
June – Coquitlam Search and Rescue
July – Highway 55 North Search and Rescue
August - Creston Valley Search and Rescue
🔜 Sept winner will be announced October 15!
👉 Applications are open until December 1, 2025. Apply today!
🙌 Thank You
To all our customers, partners, and the incredible volunteer first responder community—thank you for trusting Skookum Works. We’ll keep building tools that help you stay safe, connected, and ready for whatever comes next.
Stay tuned for more innovations this winter!
— The Skookum Works Team
