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BTECH Announces the Launch of the Nagoya NA-771C: The Ultimate Long-Whip Antenna for Commercial Radio Users

Friday,  December 5, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH, the official North American distributor of Nagoya antennas, today announced the release of the Nagoya NA-771C, a high-performance dual-band antenna optimized for commercial frequencies. This new model extends the proven design of the popular NA-771 to professional users, offering enhanced range and reliability for MURS, business, public safety, and government communications. Building on the success of the NA-771, which provides superior reach over the compact NA-701 in amateur bands, the NA-771C delivers a...

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BTECH Releases Firmware 0.8.3 for GMRS-PRO and UV-PRO, Introducing a Sun-Friendly Display and NOAA Alert Fixes

Monday,  April 7, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – If you own a GMRS-PRO or UV-PRO from BTECH, the new 0.8.3 firmware update is worth your attention and comes packed with fixes and improvements. One of the biggest highlights is the UV-PRO’s refreshed display, which is much easier to read in direct sunlight. Both radios also get a fix for a stubborn receive problem that showed up when NOAA alerts were enabled. This bug sometimes caused weaker reception and odd scanning behavior. It’s...

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BTECH Releases Firmware 0.8.0 for GMRS-PRO and UV-PRO, Introducing Bluetooth VOX for Hands-Free Operation

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ARLINGTON, SD – BTECH is proud to announce the release of Firmware 0.8.0 for its popular GMRS-PRO and UV-PRO radios, delivering groundbreaking enhancements that elevate both convenience and capability for radio enthusiasts and professionals. Chief among these updates is the all-new Bluetooth VOX functionality, allowing operators to seamlessly transmit hands-free with any Bluetooth headset—no special accessory required. Bluetooth VOX: A Leap Forward in Hands-Free Communication The hallmark feature of Firmware 0.8.0 is the Bluetooth VOX (Voice-Operated Exchange) integration, which...

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