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BTECH Launches the Revolutionary GMRS-RPT50: Redefining GMRS Repeater Technology

Friday, April 19, 2024 [Arlington, South Dakota] — BTECH is proud to announce the launch of its latest groundbreaking product, the BTECH GMRS-RPT50, a state-of-the-art 50W GMRS repeater designed to transform GMRS communication networks. Setting a new standard in the GMRS landscape, this innovative repeater comes with a smart duplexer that supports all 8 GMRS repeater pairs, making it a first-of-its-kind in the industry. The GMRS-RPT50 is engineered for users demanding high-quality, reliable, and extended-range communication capabilities. Ideal for large-scale agricultural...


Why can’t I hit the repeater?

One of the first things that many new radio amateurs do is to purchase a handheld radio, like the BTECH UV-5X3 (right), to talk with their friends on a local repeater. After programming the radio, they're often able to hear the repeater, but not access it. When this happens, the first question out of their mouths is, “Why can't I hit the repeater?” This is such a frequent problem, that there's even a question (T2B04) on the Technician Class exam...


Get your CTCSS tones right to access repeaters

One of the things that many newcomers to FM and repeater operation fail to do when programming a radio is to program the CTCSS tone properly. There's even a question on the Technician Class exam that addresses this issue, question T2B04: QUESTION: Which of the following could be the reason you are unable to access a repeater whose output you can hear? ANSWER: All of these choices are correct Improper transceiver offset The repeater may require a proper CTCSS tone from your...


CROSS BAND REPEATER WITH 2 BTECH MOBILES

WHAT’S NEEDED: RJ-45 CABLE (Diagram on Page 4) 2 BTECH MOBILES The frequencies used in this guide are for illustrative purposes only. It is the responsibility of the user to program frequencies that he(she) has been granted the authority to use. This Illustration Example Uses: 136.025MHz to 465.025MHz – PL (CTCSS) 74.4Hz 1: First set the parameters on the two mobiles. On the first mobile select the lower display (with the A/B Button). Set the frequency to 465.025MHz (or your own UHF frequency) On the other radio...