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BTECH Launches Firmware V0.44 for BF-F8HP PRO – Packed with Smart Enhancements and User-Friendly Fixes

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH continues its commitment to innovation and user experience with the launch of an exciting new firmware update, V0.44, for the widely acclaimed BF-F8HP PRO handheld radio. Designed with extensive user feedback and practical field use in mind, this upgrade introduces significant improvements, intuitive enhancements, and crucial fixes that ensure your radio operates at peak performance. No matter how you use the BF-F8HP PRO firmware V0.44 delivers enhanced usability and versatility. Below you'll find...

Category: Firmware & SoftwareTags: BF-F8HP PRO, FirmwareComments: 18

BTECH Releases Firmware 0.8.3 for GMRS-PRO and UV-PRO, Introducing a Sun-Friendly Display and NOAA Alert Fixes

Monday, April 7, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – If you own a GMRS-PRO or UV-PRO from BTECH, the new 0.8.3 firmware update is worth your attention and comes packed with fixes and improvements. One of the biggest highlights is the UV-PRO’s refreshed display, which is much easier to read in direct sunlight. Both radios also get a fix for a stubborn receive problem that showed up when NOAA alerts were enabled. This bug sometimes caused weaker reception and odd scanning behavior. It’s...

Category: Firmware & SoftwareTags: Firmware, GMRS-PRO, UV-PROComments: 9

BTECH Releases Firmware Update 2.21 and 1.21 for the DMR-6X2 & DMR-6X2 PRO

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH is pleased to announce a minor firmware update for the DMR-6X2 and DMR-6X2 PRO, addressing several bugs to ensure optimal performance and a smoother user experience. While this update does not introduce new features, it reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable and refined products to our community. We understand that every improvement, no matter how minor, can have a big impact on your day-to-day operation. Our team has meticulously reviewed your feedback and...

Category: DMR, Firmware & SoftwareTags: DMR-6X2, DMR-6X2 PRO, FirmwareComments: 4

Connect UV-PRO and UV-50PRO to Winlink Express over Bluetooth

Connect BTECH UV-PRO or UV-50PRO to Winlink Express through Bluetooth KISS TNC, verify the COM-port link, then test a permitted VHF packet gateway.

Category: Guides & How-TosTags: Bluetooth & Audio, Digital Data & Winlink, UV-50PRO, UV-PROComments: 17

Introducing the New GMRS-RPT50 Firmware 1.008R

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH is proud to unveil Firmware 1.008R for the GMRS-RPT50—a transformative update that redefines what you can expect from a GMRS repeater. Designed with direct feedback from our community and built for the demands of modern communication, Firmware 1.008R adds new layers of versatility, performance, and user-friendliness. At BTECH, we’re not just about keeping up—we’re about pushing forward. The GMRS-RPT50 is already one of the most feature-rich and reliable GMRS repeaters on the market, but...

Category: Firmware & SoftwareTags: Firmware, GMRS-RPT50Comments: 0

BTECH Introduces the BL-5RH Eliminator for the BF-F8HP PRO and Compatible Radios

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 BTECH, a trusted leader in communication equipment, is excited to unveil its latest product: the BL-5RH Eliminator. Engineered to deliver continuous power straight from your vehicle’s DC socket or any 12–24V source, the BL-5RH Eliminator ensures that your Baofeng/BTECH radios never run out of juice—be it on a road trip, in the great outdoors, or during emergencies. Bringing Mobile Freedom to the Airwaves Building on BTECH’s commitment to practical and reliable communication tools, the BL-5RH Eliminator offers an ideal...

Category: Product NewsTags: Accessories & Compatibility, BF-F8HP PRO, Power & ChargingComments: 1

BTECH Releases Firmware 0.8.0 for GMRS-PRO and UV-PRO, Introducing Bluetooth VOX for Hands-Free Operation

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH is proud to announce the release of Firmware 0.8.0 for its popular GMRS-PRO and UV-PRO radios, delivering groundbreaking enhancements that elevate both convenience and capability for radio enthusiasts and professionals. Chief among these updates is the all-new Bluetooth VOX functionality, allowing operators to seamlessly transmit hands-free with any Bluetooth headset—no special accessory required. Bluetooth VOX: A Leap Forward in Hands-Free Communication The hallmark feature of Firmware 0.8.0 is the Bluetooth VOX (Voice-Operated Exchange) integration, which...

Category: Firmware & SoftwareTags: Bluetooth & Audio, Firmware, GMRS-PRO, UV-PROComments: 21

Use Satellite Prediction on BTECH DMR radios

Plan satellite passes and use automatic transmit and receive Doppler adjustment in Satellite mode on BTECH DMR handhelds.

Category: DMR, Guides & How-TosTags: APRS & Location, DA-7X2, DMR-6X2, DMR-6X2 PROComments: 8

BTECH Introduces Satellite Functionality in New Firmware Updates for DMR-6X2 PRO and DMR-6X2

Thursday, January 23, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH is excited to unveil the DMR-6X2 PRO v1.20 and DMR-6X2 v2.20 firmware updates, setting a new benchmark for amateur and professional radio communication. These updates, released today, spotlight the revolutionary Satellite Function, a feature that puts advanced satellite communication capabilities in the hands of operators like never before. Satellite Function: A Leap for Space Communications The Satellite Function delivers unprecedented access to satellite communications with intuitive features designed to simplify and enhance usability: Predict Satellite Transits:...

Category: DMR, Firmware & SoftwareTags: APRS & Location, DMR-6X2 PRO, FirmwareComments: 6

BTECH Announces the RPS-50PRO: Next-Level Power for High-Demand Setups

Thursday, January 16, 2025 BTECH has officially unveiled the all-new RPS-50PRO, the latest addition to its robust line of regulated power supplies. Building on the proven foundations of the RPS-30M and RPS-30PRO, this new 50 Amp supply adds more headroom, more versatility, and fresh features for those who crave reliable, uninterrupted DC power. Carrying the Legacy Forward From the RPS-30M - The RPS-30M delivered a solid 30 Amp output at a fixed 13.8V and became the go-to bench supply for many radio...

Category: Product NewsTags: RPS-50PROComments: 0