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Analog APRS or Digital APRS? Choose the right path
Analog APRS uses an analog packet channel; Digital APRS uses a DMR channel plus network routing. Choose based on the system you can actually verify.
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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.
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:...
BTECH UV-PRO Firmware Update 0.7.11: KISS Mode Now Built-In!
December 12, 2024 We’re excited to unveil a major firmware update for the BTECH UV-PRO that expands your digital communication capabilities like never before. With Version 0.7.11, we’ve integrated KISS mode support directly into the radio, enabling you to seamlessly connect with a wide range of APRS, packet radio, and email applications—whether you’re using a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. This update transforms your UV-PRO into a true digital communications powerhouse. All 0.7.11 Firmware Improvements: Stronger Signal Integrity: Improved buffering and...
One Cable to Rule Them All: BTECH Launches the APRS-K1 PRO Multi-Function Audio Interface Cable
Thursday, September 5, 2024 BTECH is thrilled to unveil the APRS-K1 PRO Multi-Function Audio Interface Cable, a revolutionary solution for amateur radio operators looking to simplify and enhance their digital communication experience. Designed to be the ultimate “one cable to rule them all,” the APRS-K1 PRO offers unparalleled versatility, bridging the gap between K1-compatible radios and modern USB-C devices. A New Era of Radio Connectivity Gone are the days of fumbling with multiple cables and complicated setups. The APRS-K1 PRO is engineered to...
Set up Analog APRS on BTECH DMR radios
Build an authorized local Analog APRS channel, use a region-appropriate path and identity, and verify one packet before enabling automatic beacons.
Set up GPS and Digital APRS on BTECH DMR radios
Get a GPS lock, verify the DMR channel, then use the APRS destination and routing required by the network you actually use.