BTECH Mobile GMRS-50X1 50 Watt GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99MHz (VHF) 400-520.99MHz (UHF))

One of the nicest radios I have purchased in recent memory. Easy to access repeaters and program. Solid audio and control functions. Display is well lit, large and easy to see. Well worth the money. I embedded mine into a communication console instead of leaving it on a desk or dashboard. It worked so well I bought a 2 meter unit of the same type and mounted it next to it. Absolutely well built.

This radio transceiver comes pre-programmed with GMRS frequencies. The radio has memory to store V/UHF frequencies to use the radio as a scanning receiver and it receives the commercial FM frequencies. This transceiver has good sound quality. It is very easy to operate. It has a small display window and the data is easily read. One draw back to the display is red characters are hard to read in well lit environments. The color of display characters should be easily changed to colors that best suit the user and their surroundings. I'd recommend programming software so the user will be able to add their favorite repeater that more than likely will have a CTCSS code that's not stored in the radio. The software will also make entering the scanned channels easier to program.

UPDATE: The replacement radio is working! I'm not sure what was wrong with the old one but the new one is able to hit the repeater without problems. I suspect there was some frequency deviation when transmitting. Because of this I have changed this to 4 starts. I deducted a star only because two small issues and the fact the first radio was not working as expected. Other than these points, the radio is great and offers a tremendous amount of flexibility and sounds good (according to people receiving me). First, the volume knob rubs with the microphone connectors plastic sleeve. I had to cut away the sleeve for it to not interfere with managing volume control. Second, the output on the back of the radio has some noise in it when I increase the volume beyond 15-20%. Thankfully I have a way to amplify the volume after the radio so I can leave it around 15% without noise. ORIGINAL REVIEW: This radio was great until I attempted to access a local repeater on 550. I have factory reset the radio and have been working with support to troubleshoot but still no solution. I may have a defective unit but I’ve lost confidence in the software running this radio. For whatever reason, I can Tx and Rx on the correct frequency according to the display but my Tx does not make it to the repeater with the PL tone set. My MXT400 makes it no problem and I hear the courtesy tone as expected. I have checked the SWR and power levels and they all are looking good but still not able to Tx... I’m at a loss. I’ve asked for a replacement and will see if that resolves the problems. If it does I will update my review.

Mobile y home funciona muy bien

I researched a few GMRS radios and first purchased a BTECH handheld. After determining that I needed more power to transmit a further distance, I bought this radio. After a quick setup, I was up and running in under 20 minutes. My first broadcast I received a reply for 44 miles away! This radio is so feature rich and powerful, I would recommend this radio for anyone wanting a 50 watt radio that is able to access repeaters. I also like the fact that I can monitor 4 channels at one time and the mic gain is a great feature as well. A lot of high end features for the $$.

Had one for about a month, worked fine received great, then every time someone would key up the radio would develope a sizzle that continued after the person released, I would have to hit the transmit button or monitor button to clear it, very annoying and the radio is now useless to me

I have been using a Kenwood for a couple of years in my HAM shack and decided I wanted some newer technology with more features and easy repeater programming/operations with a display that was readable in subdued lighting rather than the old school LCD. This is all that and much more. It has a built-in scanner that no other GMRS radio offers. It is pre-programmed for the 30 GMRS channels (note RCV only certain channels) so it took all of five minutes to connect an antenna and then power and VOILA up and running with a SWR of 1:1.3. I may buy another for my vehicle. 73s

I bought this radio to use with Btech handheld GMRS units and it does so very well when paired with an NMO antenna. The range is fantastic and it does everything it says it will. My only reservations are that the screen is a little small for my eyes (not the manufacturer or seller's fault) and my signal meter does not show that it is reaching its rated output. However, I have a cheap signal meter and the transmit power I am seeing is more than adequate for my use and close enough to rated output. You can use this radio right out of the box but to make it sing you need the programming cable and some knowledge of CHIRP. Installation is a breeze. A clean 12v power supply and antenna hookups are all you need, along with a few screws. It comes with a bracket. The speaker is good and loud. My questions to the seller were answered VERY promptly. This radio is a win over more expensive, less powerful competitors.

Muy fácil de usar, lo mejor es que es compatible con los walkie talkies y se escucha perfectamente bien