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GMRS-RPT50 Firmware V1.023R Now Available
Thursday, March 19, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD - BTECH today announced the release of Firmware V1.023R for the GMRS-RPT50 bringing a focused set of refinements that improve day-to-day repeater operation, display accuracy, and update clarity. This release releases primarily addresses a modulated hum heard with CTCSS tones in certain unique setups, corrects per-channel low/high power display behavior, and aligns the firmware on the repeater to display the actual version number. Built on the V1.021R relaunched foundation These updates build on the major usability...
GMRS-RPT50 Firmware V1.021R Now Available: Reverse CTCSS for Cleaner Dropouts, Faster On-Site Setup
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD - BTECH today announced the release of Firmware V1.021R for the GMRS-RPT50, 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) 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. Repeaters should sound clean and set up fast. Firmware V1.021R focuses on the moments...
UV-50PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official UV-50PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on: unplug the radio from power → Press and hold the Menu button (the top left white button) → While holding the Menu button, reconnect power and turn the radio on (after releasing the reset will take about 1 minute). This will reflash the display firmware and restore normal operation. Best practice: After major updates, back up your...
GMRS-50PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official GMRS-50PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on: unplug the radio from power → Press and hold the Menu button (the top left white button) → While holding the Menu button, reconnect power and turn the radio on (after releasing the reset will take about 1 minute). This will reflash the display firmware and restore normal operation. Best practice: After major updates, back up your...
GMRS-PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official GMRS-PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on, power off → hold OK (top-left green key) → power on to initialize the new firmware. Best practice: After major updates, back up your channels, then perform a Factory Reset and re-sync using the BTECH GMRS Programmer app. V0.9.3 — June 2026 New Preset DTMF Commands: Added support for preset DTMF commands for quicker tone dialing. Main Channel Display: The main channel can now show both the channel...
UV-PRO Firmware Changelog
This page lists official UV-PRO radio firmware releases in reverse chronological order. Update tip: After flashing, if the screen does not power back on, power off → hold OK (top-left green key) → power on to initialize the new firmware. Best practice: After major updates, back up your channels, then perform a Factory Reset and re-sync using the BTECH UV Programmer app. V0.9.3 — June 2026 New Preset DTMF Commands: Added support for preset DTMF commands for quicker tone dialing. Main Channel Display: The main channel can now...
BF-F8HP PRO Firmware V0.53 Is Live: Smarter Scanning, Better Airband, More Control
Friday, January 23, 2026 ARLINGTON, SD – Firmware V0.53 for the BTECH BF-F8HP PRO is available now. and this update isn’t the usual “small fixes you’ll never see.” The very first thing you’ll notice is the screen: the radio now tells you more, faster, and more clearly while you’re actually using it. The game-changer: a real signal strength readout on-screen (approx dBm) For the first time on the BF-F8HP PRO, and a first-of-its-kind feature in the Baofeng-style handheld world for a lot of...
BTECH Releases CPS Version 1.2.5m: Optimized to Enhance Your BF-F8HP PRO Experience with Firmware V0.44
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH, in collaboration with CPS specialist Terri Kennedy, is excited to announce CPS version 1.2.5m—an updated programming software specifically tailored to maximize the capabilities of your BF-F8HP PRO. This release perfectly complements the recent V0.44 firmware upgrade, delivering powerful new tools, intuitive improvements, and streamlined functionality for smoother radio programming and management. Whether you’re an advanced user managing large scan groups, or a beginner looking for a more forgiving interface, CPS 1.2.5m is built...
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...