BTECH GMRS-V2
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| Frequency | TX: GMRS channels (462 MHz mains and interstitials, plus the 467 MHz repeater inputs), RX: VHF 136-174.99 MHz + UHF 400-520.99 MHz (dual-band scanning receiver), FM broadcast receiver, NOAA weather channels |
| Bands | GMRS (TX) + VHF/UHF dual-band scanning receiver (RX only) |
| TX power | 5 W (5 W maximum - the practical handheld class (Part 95E limits are per channel: 50 W mains, 5 W ERP on 462 interstitials, 0.5 W on 467 interstitials). Wideband and narrowband switchable.) |
| Modes | FM (NFM and WFM) |
| Battery | Li-ion 1800mAh / 7.4V |
| Weight | 227 g (8 oz) - 8 oz (~227g) |
| Connector | SMA-Male on the radio body - takes SMA-Female antennas (upgradeable, e.g. Nagoya NA-771G) |
| Year | 2022 |
| antenna | SMA-Male on the radio body - takes SMA-Female antennas (upgradeable, e.g. Nagoya NA-771G) |
| accessory | Kenwood K1 jack (speaker mic, earpiece, headset compatible) |
| usb c | USB-C charging port (on BL-8 battery) |
| power req | BL-8 1800 mAh 7.4V Li-ion with USB-C charging. CH-8 desktop charger + 110V adapter included. Optional: BL-8L extended battery, BL-8AAA alkaline case, BL-8C 12V adapter. |
Estimated (unverified): GMRS Part 95E handheld - a GMRS license is required. IP54 (splash-resistant, not submersible). Removable SMA antenna; Li-ion battery; PC-programmable. RX is a wideband scanner; TX is GMRS only.
A feature-rich GMRS handheld. A dual-band scanning receiver (VHF/UHF) lets you monitor weather, MURS, marine, and other frequencies alongside GMRS. It has USB-C charging, an IP54 rating, 200 customizable channels, repeater capability, and a Kenwood K1 accessory jack with broad aftermarket support. Dual PTT with dual display, CHIRP programmable, an SMA-F removable antenna (vehicle-mount upgrade available), and an LED flashlight with SOS. The kit includes an earpiece, charger, battery, and antenna. US-based support. About 14 hours on normal use.
5 W maximum (the practical handheld class; the Part 95E main channels themselves allow more). The 1800 mAh battery is adequate but not exceptional under sustained 5 W transmit. The menu has a learning curve (Baofeng-heritage interface). Programming is easiest via CHIRP on a PC. IP54 is splash-resistant, not waterproof. Build quality is good for the price but not Kenwood/Yaesu grade. The pricier GMRS-PRO adds IP67, Bluetooth, GPS, and texting.
A feature-rich GMRS handheld. The GMRS-V2 packs a dual-band scanner, USB-C charging, IP54 rating, repeater support, dual PTT, NOAA, FM radio, and 200 customizable channels into a budget-priced handheld. For off-roaders, overlanders, preppers, and anyone who wants a capable GMRS radio with scanning, it offers a lot of features per dollar. The GMRS-PRO is the premium step-up with IP67/Bluetooth/GPS.
The BTECH GMRS-V2 is a GMRS handheld from BTECH, the US brand built on Baofeng hardware, aimed at people who want a programmable five-watt radio for the General Mobile Radio Service rather than a sealed bubble-pack. It transmits on the GMRS channels at five watts, supports the eight repeater channels with tones, and like its mobile sibling adds a wide scanning receiver across VHF and UHF plus NOAA weather, so it is as much a listening tool as a talking one.
Using it legally requires a GMRS license, the same inexpensive, no-test license that covers a whole family. The radio takes a removable SMA antenna, so you can swap the stock whip for a better aftermarket GMRS antenna, runs on a rechargeable lithium battery, and programs either from the keypad or, far more easily, from a computer. It is splash-resistant rather than submersible.
The appeal over a Cobra or Midland bubble-pack is real radio flexibility: better antennas, repeater access, computer programming, and a proper scanning receiver. The trade-off is that you have to learn to program it, and you do need the license. It pairs with the 50-watt GMRS-50X1 mobile on the same license, and competes head-on with the Baofeng GMRS-9R.