ARLINGTON, SD<\/b> – BTECH today announced the release of Firmware V1.021R<\/b><\/span> for the GMRS-RPT50<\/b><\/span>, 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)<\/b><\/span> 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.<\/p>\n Repeaters should sound clean and set up fast. Firmware V1.021R focuses on the moments that matter: how transmissions end, how quickly you can find the right setting at the site, and how confidently you can verify your configuration.<\/p>\n On many systems, the end of a transmission is followed by a brief burst of noise, often called a squelch tail<\/i>, as receiving radios transition from open back to closed. V1.021R introduces Reverse Burst TX (ON\/OFF)<\/span>, a Reverse CTCSS feature that can help many radios close squelch more quickly and smoothly.<\/p>\n When enabled, the GMRS-RPT50 transmits normal CTCSS<\/span> during operation, then just before transmit drops<\/span> briefly sends a phase-reversed CTCSS signal<\/span>. That short reversal acts like a release cue that many radios detect immediately, allowing them to close squelch cleanly<\/span> instead of lingering long enough to pass tail noise. The result is a more professional-sounding system that is especially noticeable in mobile environments and during frequent key-ups.<\/p>\n Because radio models handle tone drop differently, Reverse Burst is implemented as a simple ON\/OFF option, so operators can enable it where it delivers a cleaner finish and disable it where it does not. On some handhelds, you may also need to adjust the radio\u2019s repeater tail or squelch tail elimination setting (enable or disable) to get the best result.<\/p>\n V1.021R also delivers a fully reorganized front-panel menu structure<\/span>, rebuilt into clearer groups with cleaner sub-menus. The goal is to reduce time spent scrolling and searching, and make common setup and adjustment tasks feel more direct, especially when you are standing at the rack or tower site and need to move quickly.<\/p>\n For system operators who want tighter control over their station identification experience, V1.021R adds CW (Morse) ID level adjustment<\/span>, allowing the ID audio level to be matched to site preferences. The update also adds TX power indication on the display per channel<\/span>, making it easier to confirm high\/low behavior at a glance without connecting to software.<\/p>\n Programming workflows matter most when you are building from scratch or recovering from a reset. With V1.021R, the CPS has been redesigned<\/span> for a more straightforward programming flow. The firmware package also includes a blank codeplug<\/span> in the ZIP, ideal for creating clean, known-good configurations after a factory reset or when deploying standardized builds across multiple units.<\/p>\n V1.021R validates timing where it counts. The ID timer<\/span> and TX Time-Out Timer (TOT)<\/span> have been verified for accuracy, helping ensure consistent behavior in the field.<\/p>\n Availability<\/b><\/p>\n Firmware V1.021R<\/b> for the <\/span>BTECH GMRS-RPT50<\/b> is available now.<\/span><\/p>\n Building a cleaner, more dependable GMRS setup? The GMRS-RPT50 is designed for real repeater use, with rack-ready operation, flexible programming, and a firmware roadmap that keeps improving the experience over time. With features like Reverse CTCSS support, refined on-device menus, and a redesigned CPS workflow, it is a great time to upgrade your site.<\/p>\nReverse CTCSS: a cleaner ending to every transmission<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rebuilt menus for faster front-panel control<\/b><\/h3>\n
CW ID level control and clearer transmit feedback<\/b><\/h3>\n
A redesigned CPS workflow built for clean starts<\/b><\/h3>\n
Verified timer accuracy for real-world reliability<\/b><\/h3>\n
Experience the GMRS-RPT50 Advantage<\/h2>\n