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BTECH UV-50X3 Tri Band 50W Mobile Radio
$429.89
BTECH Mobile UV-50X3 50 Watt Tri-Band Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 222-225mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham)
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BTECH UV-50X3 X-Series Mobile - 50 Watt Tri Band Radio
The BTECH UV-50X3 is a tri-band radio with dual receivers. This enables simultaneous TX/TX within VHF/1.25M/UHF - as well as dual VHF/VHF and UHF/UHF receiver capabilities.Large Flexible Remote Head and Easy-to-Read LCD
Adjustable Backlight Colors - Group Tones Supported
Separate Front LCD Panel and DTMF Microphone
Rear of the Remote Head - Multiple Audio Options
Large Flexible Remote Head and Easy-to-Read LCD
1000 Memory Channels - High Power Output
The UV-50X3 has 1000 memory channels and 2 separate memory banks (The Right VFO has 500 channels, the left VFO has 500 channels). You can program both active (TX/RX Channels) and passive (RX Only) channels into the same Memory bank.
The UV-50X3 will transmit at 50 watts on both UHF and VHF; and it will transmit at 5 watts on 222-225MHz.
Wideband receiver
The UV-50X3 was includes a wide receiver that can receive beyond the transmitting frequencies on VHF/1.25M/UHF.
The UV-50X3 can also receive:
- .5-1.71MHz (AM Radio)
- 76-108MHz (FM Radio)
- 108-135.995MHz (Air Band (AM))
- 136-250MHz
- 300-399.995MHz
- 400-520MHz
Thorough Quality Control
Each UV-50X3 is individually tested during extreme temperatures (-22 F) to ensure every radio can meet advertised performance requirements.
The UV-50X3 can endure harsh environments and still perform in the most extreme situations.
Crossband Repeater
BTECH UV-50X3 Tri Band (VHF/220/UHF) Analog Mobile Two-way Radio
Technical Details
- RX: .5-1.71 (AM Radio), 87.5-108 (FM Radio), 108-136 (Aviation Band), 136-250, 300-520 MHz
- TX/RX: 136-174, 220-225, 400-480 MHz
- Channels: 1000
- 3 Loud 4W Speakers (2 in Panel, 1 in Chassis)
- Chassis Size: 5.6 (w) x 1.8 (h) x 6.0 (d) in
- Panel Size: 6.3 (w) x 2.6 (h) x 1.3 (d) in
- Weight: 2.1kg; 4.6lb
UV-50X3 Components:
- UV-50X3 Main Frame
- Front Panel
- DTMF Microphone
- Suction Cup
- 10' DC Cable
- 15' Panel Cable
- Bracket and mounting Hardware
- Fan Kit
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BTECH radios are designed and supported right here in the USA. A BTECH label means you are getting a radio with real US based warranty, support, and development! If you ever have an issue our team will be prompt, knowledgeable, and supportive; to ensure your radio operates exactly as it should.
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Features and Details
- 13.8V (15 Amp) Operating Voltage Source Required - Dual Receiver Radio (Dual RF), Capable of Crossband Repeating. DTMF, CTCSS, and DCS Calling Modes Supported
- High (50W), Mid (20W), Low (5W) Power. VHF and UHF Output exceeds 50 watts. 1.25M (220MHz) is 5 watts. RX/TX: 137-174MHz, 222-225MHz, 400-480MHz. Receive Only: .5-1.710MHz (AM Radio), 76-108MHz (FM Radio), 108-136MHz (AM Aviation Band), 175-250MHz, 300-399MHz, 480-520MHz
- Recommended Accessories: Pair UV-50X3 with the Nagoya TB-320A Antenna (and RB-50 Mount) for easy installation. The PC05 FTDI Cable is recommended for easy computer programming - Uses CHIRP Software
- For Dual Band Operation - The Nagoya UT-72 is recommended for vehicle use, several base antenna options exist for home/base use.
- Kit Includes: UV-50X3 Main Frame, Front Panel, DTMF Microphone, Suction Cup, 10' DC Cable, 15' Panel Cable, Bracket, Fan Kit, Manual
Technical Details
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 14.3 x 9.8 x 3.2 inches |
| Item model number | UV-50X3 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 22, 2019 |
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Christopher Price –
I purchased this as it was the most complete package for the price. However, I’ve been extremely happy with it’s performance receiving great signal reports at full quieting. The display is a great advantage due to its size. Very easy to see with a quick glance, unlike most other radios with very small displays. Wish the 220 band was full power as 1.25 M has great propagation properties. If Btech could make this with close to full power on 220, you would have a winner. (The display on the 25X4 is way too small so I would not consider that radio even though has decent power on 220MHz.)
Bryan –
Took off one star due to the suction mount
I bought this unit, a BTech UV-50X3 for several good reasons.
1. I like the large multi – color display
2. Due to the lack of space in my 2014 Ford Edge
The separate main unit and head unit afforded the best fit and mounting options. Since space is tight in my cabin area.
3. A tri band 50 watt unit that match’s my BTech tri band 5 watt handhelds. (UV-5X3) I like them so far!
I looked at other units but kept coming back the the BTech even though this unit cost a little more
( The ratings were better), just a bit pricey
4. The main unit is heavy extruded aluminum material for good heat rejection. Not thin sheet metal.
I am still waiting to get my ham license so I can transmit (soon) so I can’t rate it in this area yet!
My dislikes on this unit are only two right now,
1. You can’t simultaneously display the Freq and the alphanumeric name it’s either or, but not both at the same time, Bummer my UV-5X3 handhelds can! Shame!
2. BTech raves about their redesigned super great suction cup mount for their nice large head Display unit.
Don’t think so, it is to short for the high rake wind shields that are on american cars and trucks today. And it’s ball mount arm is thin and flimsy and flexes too much for my liking, thinking it might break later.
with the BTech mount, I can only mount it on my windshield and you have to lean way too far forward to operate the display controls, which is too dangerous while driving. it would not stick to my dash pad because it is wrinkled. Flat smooth surfaces only, most new cars have wrinkled dashes
So BTech missed it here!
My solution I bought a ( iottie brand ) universal smart phone mount # HLCRIO148 from BjS’ was on sale from 30.00 to 20.00 dollars.
This suction cup mount part is superbly designed very sturdy and well made, IN THE USA A BIG PLUS.
First off its suction cup is a sticky cup over 2″ in diameter and it has a Very sturdy boom that is extendable several inches, locks with a thumb wheel and bends and the back of the boom where it mounts to the base of the sticky cup. this gives you a lot more mounting options/positions over the stock BTech
mount. This is a Beefy Mount!
The ball end will mount to the BTech adapter plate that attaches to the BTech plate that snaps on the back of the BTech head unit.
I stuck the iottie mount directly to my dash pad and pushed the head unit down tight to the forward edge of my dash pad making the head unit solidly anchored to my center desk even when pulling on the microphone cord the head unit does not move. They also give you a larger plastic disk with sticky tape on one side for other surfaces, then put the sticky cup on top of it. In my opinion the sticky cup is super sticky and reusable just by washing with water and reusing it over and over. The plastic disc is a one time use thing only. Says so In the instructions.
BTech take notice… you should include this iottie mount with the UV-50X3 as standard mount cause the stock mount you now supply is not that good at all! Down right whimpy! And not well suited for most vehicles.
But it would work on my wife’s Subaru crosstrek has a very flat non dimpled hard plastic dash pad in the center area of the dash.
Richard Wuerfel –
I want this radio in DMR !!!!!
would rate as excellent except for lack of DMR
Eddy B Brown II –
Looks awesome
Justin –
The good: It’s a good radio. It sounds great and works well. It’s not a plug and play noob toy like a uv5r but you probably already know that. You’ll need a power supply and you’ll want the programming cable. Programming with CHIRP is straight forward. It can hold 500 memories on each bank. Air band rx is fun. The detachable faceplate is great and the large screen is excellent. The mic is very good.
The bad: It’s a little too expensive for what it is. 220 being only 5w is pretty weak. Especially at this price point. Digital or APRS support would be nice.
Alan –
I have been looking to buy a new Mobil radio tri band. I talk on the 220 band all the time. I’m on about 8 repeaters all 220.
I like all the things about this radio but for the power output for the 220 band at 5 watts. Next upgrade ver. of this radio should be 25 watts on the 220 band and this would give it 5 stars. Then I would end up buying at least 3 new radios. one for the base and one in my truck and one in my car.
jclow15 –
I have this radio for my base station. It is an awesome radio. I love the remote head, I have mounted with ram mounts and the radio in another place. Power outputs are spot on and the quality of signal in and out is excellent. This is not a low quality radio, it is just as good as my Yaesu FTM-350, and actually better. I use the RT solutions programing software and also have the APRS TNC module. I love this radio so much, I bought a spare to have just in case mine ever goes out, as it is used every day. I do have a powered midland speaker that I use and switched out the Mic to a Yaesu DTMF mic, just because of the mic size, no issues with the stock one. I did a Y mount for the serial port so I can have the base plugged into the computer for ease of programming and the TNC functioning at all times. I use PinPoint APRS software with the bluetooth TNC kit for APRS.
Charlie –
I got this radio about 3 weeks ago. I have all repeaters within 75 miles of me programmed in. I have no problem hitting repeaters about 35 miles away. At dusk I can hit the 40 mile away repeater but, it’s scratchy. My antenna is a small Nagoya for 70cm band atop my truck. The X band repeater built in can only be used in low or medium power!! I love this radio!
Les Merryman –
I’ve had this 50×3 radio for 6 years now and still find it one of the best Tri-Band VHF/UHF radios on the market. It’s been reliable and easy to program with CHIRP. When I go camping and hiking I verify the radio can hit a repeater, then I set it to crossband repeater mode. Take off on my hike with the UV-5×3 and remain in communication with the world that an HT can’t. I’ve equipped my car with a radio only battery and solar panel so I don’t accidentally kill the primary engine battery. After researching for new radios comparable to this one, I’m buying another 50×3 radio for my new vehicle. Being able to CHIRP program the mobile and handheld with same channel configurations makes this well worth the buy on top of the already reliability factor and three bands. You need quiet? My past experience the 220 MHz band has been really quiet wherever I’ve gone, and there’s still plenty of 220 MHz repeaters out there to choose from.
Terry Schroedle –
I’ve owned my 50X3 for 5-6 years now, it’s a very nice radio. I like the large display, the remote head is great. It programs like a dream using Chirp. Clean clear audio reports. The receive quality is excellent. I’m definitely a fan!
Radio Geek –
This is one of BTech’s better offerings. Not available w/ a cheaper name label on it. It uses many Yaesu FT-350 parts, but the internals and firmware seem to be different and it offers higher 220 TX power than the 350 ever did.
I have also had this for 6 years, like another reviewer, so it has survived. It works great, except the volume pot is a little scratchy. You keep working it, it subsides. Otherwise, radio does what it is supposed to do. The RX is hot, TX audio is good through the microphone. VOX is a little lower. Speaker output is good, lower volume from the display head itself. Display is large and in charge. Microphone is the cheapest part of it. I have wired an adapter and use an aftermarket microphone. Close 2nd is the suction cup, nothing to write home about. I resorted to a cell phone mount to hold it secure. I bought the BTECH programming cable, but I also bought the RT systems and programming is a breeze that way, especially if copying off of other radios. Well worth the extra money. I have used CHIRP too, you can’t go wrong, but RT systems is more detailed and better for me.
It is sad people take a star off because, “It only does 5 watts on 220”! Show me 1 multi band radio that does 50w on all 3 bands. Vaporware, doesn’t exist. Right now, this is the ONLY 220 multi band radio available for mobile or base use. Why is it only 5 watts? I am not being mean, as an Elmer, I am trying to have you see where you can do better. As a new, newer, or unmotivated to learn ham, please, research and learn, that is what HAM radio is about. The 220 band on 144/440 radios usually share components with the 144 band, so that is why it can’t do full power. Power output is not the end of all, use a quality, name brand 220 antenna with gain, mounted as high as possible at home and preferably center roof mounted on a vehicle and all is good in life, especially on 220.
220 is on life support even using analog. The use of digital, or sideband or CW is nearly non existent and a higher price point would result in lower amount of units sold. I live in a major city, have a Kenwood DStar 220 HT, there are *ZERO* digital repeaters in my city and state, along with the 3 surrounding states and I have *NEVER* heard a digital simplex signal on 220. It has been over 15 years I have heard any sideband or horizontal polarized signals. The major brands ignore developing radios for the 220 band, which makes it worse. Thank you BTech, use the radio and enjoy fellow hams!