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How to Get a GMRS License in 2026: $35, No Exam, 10 Years
Apply for a GMRS license in six clear steps. Current $35 FCC fee, no exam, 10-year term, family coverage, FRN, ULS, payment, and call-sign instructions.
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3 Easy Mounting Options for Your BTECH Speaker Microphone
Monday, April 20, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD – A speaker microphone is only as convenient as the way you carry or mount it. If it is always sliding around, getting buried in a console, or clipped somewhere awkward, it slows you down when you actually need it. That is why we offer three mounting options for compatible BTECH speaker microphones like the BS-22, BS-50, and HS-50. Each one gives you a different way to keep your mic secure, close, and easy to...
GMRS-RPT50 Firmware V1.023R Now Available
Thursday, March 19, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD - BTECH today announced the release of Firmware V1.023R for the GMRS-RPT50 bringing a focused set of refinements that improve day-to-day repeater operation, display accuracy, and update clarity. This release releases primarily addresses a modulated hum heard with CTCSS tones in certain unique setups, corrects per-channel low/high power display behavior, and aligns the firmware on the repeater to display the actual version number. Built on the V1.021R relaunched foundation These updates build on the major usability...
New release: BS-50 is here, and BS-22 now comes in Tan
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH today announced the release of the BS-50 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Mics and the new BS-22 in Tan, expanding the BTECH PRO ecosystem with rugged, modern wireless options built for real-world vehicle, field, and outdoor use. Designed to pair seamlessly with GMRS-PRO, GMRS-50PRO, UV-PRO, and UV-50PRO, both speaker mics let users keep the radio mounted or stowed while operating comfortably from the mic. For many users, the goal is simple: cleaner installs, fewer cable snags,...
GMRS-RPT50 Firmware V1.021R Now Available: Reverse CTCSS for Cleaner Dropouts, Faster On-Site Setup
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD - BTECH today announced the release of Firmware V1.021R for the GMRS-RPT50, delivering a major refinement to on-air behavior and day-to-day usability. The update is led by a new Reverse CTCSS (Reverse Burst TX) option designed to reduce squelch tail noise at the end of transmissions, along with a reorganized front-panel menu system, improved on-screen feedback, and a redesigned CPS programming experience. Repeaters should sound clean and set up fast. Firmware V1.021R focuses on the moments...
BTECH introduces the DA-7X2. True Dual Receive. True VFO. Built to evolve.
Friday, January 30, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH today announced DA-7X2, a new dual-band handheld that treats “digital + analog” as a day-to-day reality, not a menu choice. DA-7X2 pairs true dual-receiver hardware (monitoring VHF and UHF at the same time) with a radio workflow that stays fast in the field: a dual-display Main/Sub layout, true VFO and full memory-channel operation, and on-radio adjustability that doesn’t assume you’re sitting at a desk. The name is intentional. DA is about a broader...
UV-50PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official UV-50PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on: unplug the radio from power → Press and hold the Menu button (the top left white button) → While holding the Menu button, reconnect power and turn the radio on (after releasing the reset will take about 1 minute). This will reflash the display firmware and restore normal operation. Best practice: After major updates, back up your...
GMRS-50PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official GMRS-50PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on: unplug the radio from power → Press and hold the Menu button (the top left white button) → While holding the Menu button, reconnect power and turn the radio on (after releasing the reset will take about 1 minute). This will reflash the display firmware and restore normal operation. Best practice: After major updates, back up your...
GMRS-PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official GMRS-PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on, power off → hold OK (top-left green key) → power on to initialize the new firmware. Best practice: After major updates, back up your channels, then perform a Factory Reset and re-sync using the BTECH GMRS Programmer app. V0.9.3 — June 2026 New Preset DTMF Commands: Added support for preset DTMF commands for quicker tone dialing. Main Channel Display: The main channel can now show both the channel...
UV-PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official UV-PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on, power off → hold OK (top-left green key) → power on to initialize the new firmware. Best practice: After major updates, back up your channels, then perform a Factory Reset and re-sync using the BTECH UV Programmer app. V0.9.3 — June 2026 New Preset DTMF Commands: Added support for preset DTMF commands for quicker tone dialing. Main Channel Display: The main channel can now...