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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
Load current orbital data and get a valid location before you trust a pass prediction or program satellite frequencies.
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.