My New EDC Radio for 2025

[@wercrooks1]

Thanks for continued content creation! Please don’t stop and we continue to learn along side of you.

[@TheTechPrepper]

You're very welcome. I am not the expert, but it's nice sharing the journey with you and the community.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I have been digging this radio for a few months now. Lots of fun and probably the best amount of features/support/price on the market.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I am glad you are enjoying it, Steve. I keep finding new reasons to like this radio. Are there any must have features that I am missing besides APRS?

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@TheTechPrepper I got mine working on winlink, both wired and via the bluetooth TNC and KM4ACK has it integrated into linux now as well. I told him about it at Huntsville Hamfest, but you know how he can be slow on the uptake at times 🤣🤣 I might try regular AX.25 packet computer to computer stuff in the future. So much stuff to play with.

[@davemichaeli5339]

I’ve got one and love it. Will be buying a second shortly. I really appreciate how much BTech has listened to the users and added features and fixed bugs in the firmware. It just keeps getting better and better.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I am glad they are addressing the issues. Glad you have had a good experience.

[@bboyin4food]

Good enough for TTP, good enough for me. Glad I picked one of these up earlier this year and have been toying around with it. Awesome so far

[@TheTechPrepper]

I have been really pleased with this radio, it has become one of my favorite pieces of gear. Glad to see that you already have one secured. Any pro tips that you can share?

[@holdfastjoe8841]

The bbs content is good. I was helping a bit with the meshtastic bbs but I've fallen out of the mesh game. It's kind of interesting but far too dependent on phones and tablets. I know there's the handheld thing with it's horrible keyboard and ball mouse, but its hard to beat a simple radio I was in the bbs game back in the 90s when it was huge. 28.8 modems, bbs's grabbing fidonet, hosting CDs full of random programs and information. It was fun Sounds like your getting a lot of traffic on your bbs and that makes it 10x more motivating and enjoyable! Great work overall!

[@ek12746]

RIP Tribbs... gone but not forgotten. Buried next to Seth Able the Bard.

[@holdfastjoe8841]

@ek12746 we ran PC Board with desqview to host multiple lines on the same computer

[@TheTechPrepper]

Glad to hear it. I briefly looked at Meshtastic as soon as I found that there were no nodes where I live and that the "long range" marketing is a bit of misnomer when compared to the longer range that we get with VHF in our area and the success that we have with regional comms daily over HF. The technology is changing in the Meshtastic scene too quickly for my taste. I prefer stable. Also, the all devices look they would break while I'm rock crawling and get ejected off the bike.

[@dennishess2046]

Got my BTECH UV-PRO yesterday, great radio. Will be my new every day carry as well. I'm retiring a very old Icom now..

[@TheTechPrepper]

Enjoy your new radio. Keep us posted on your experience.

[@canidsong]

I absolutely love mine. I'm already committed to picking up a second one soon.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Enjoy. This radio offers a lot more features. Have fun exploring it.

[@monkatron]

Yo you just popped up on my feed and I had to drop in. I love ham radio videos, I use a radtel radio it has airband so I can listen in on planes and helicopters, the coast guard etc. cheap radio but it has all the features that you would want. Kudos for the video man.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Welcome to the channel. You may enjoy a series I did called No Random Contacts if you're into radio. Take care.

[@monkatron]

@@TheTechPrepper ill be sure to check that out. ive already gone through a few of your videos and its right up my street so youve earned my follow.

[@SheepdogPreparedness]

I have the VGC version of this radio in the flat dark earth color and I love it. It has become my EDC HT. APRS works flawlessly on this radio. I only have two things I would like to see changed in future firmware updates: I hate the red text, so I would love to be able to change it. Also, I would like to be able to have the option of having all 198 channels in one bank. Other than that, it's a great radio!

[@TheTechPrepper]

It seems that the developers are listening to customers. You may want to shoot BTECH an email. I do not have any affiliation with them whatsoever. They seem very motivated to move the needle forward.

[@alanstone8440]

I've been using the Pro for about a year and still haven't found all the features. It's a top quality radio. For charging I'm looking at the Predator 350 battery pack at Harbor Freight. Small, and can use solar for recharging. Based on my emergency preps it might be just the thing. Take a look at it. Keep up the great info. 73 Alan

[@Robert-cd5zr]

This radio also has a simplex repeater function built in, called "audio relay"

[@TheTechPrepper]

I’ll have to look into that. I only needed a few features so I have not explored everything, but this has some interesting applications. Thanks for putting it on my radar.

[@aragonep]

I've had my Btech since last September and it too is my daily driver now, giving the FT-60 a break. I exclusively use it with Btech UV Pro on my iphone which makes programming and APRS messaging very convenient. I recently started experimenting with Radio Mail for my Winlink needs. As for accessories I do have extra batteries and for a little while I had the blue tooth speaker mic which I returned because I didn't like the sound quality. Anyway, enjoy your videos keep up the good work. 73....

[@islandmagicco]

🙏💛

[@TheTechPrepper]

RadioMail is easily the best application for Winlink on a phone. It's very intuitive. If I was still an iPhone user, I would be using it.

[@BrianParrish-ze6mx]

I been prepping for years now , and my E.D.C. is whatever I could get for free !! Like most on KZbin!

[@michaeltyniec7010]

This is going to be my next HT - thanks for the great video!!!

[@TheTechPrepper]

It's s nice HT at a great price. I am only using a fraction of the features. Enjoy exploring.

[@DomN5TCB]

BT for the win. Fewer cables to worry about. Wiley R E Coyote easy.

[@briankendall1978]

I hear you on those signal stick antennas. I EDC my VGC VR-N76 and a Kenwood TH-F6A, both with signal sticks. When my wife sees me carrying those radios she always says "Don't poke me in the eye." It is a real hazard. I wear glasses so I have a little protection. Thanks for the content.

[@TheTechPrepper]

You have a good lady. Don't get me wrong, I like the SignalStick. In fact, I have a pair of the original production run as well as a 4 more that I bought years ago after they fixed the bend issue, but it is not a good use if you're active and moving at non trivial speeds. I have one in each manpack.

[@DomN5TCB]

I do like these short get to the point vids.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Glad to hear it. Not bad for one take and 10 minute editing session. I like them, too. Now, back to the BBS research and development.

[@DomN5TCB]

@@TheTechPrepper Yes. You do not want to burn finals on your HF rigs.

[@jsm136]

Does this radio receive well in comparison to the VX6R? I have seen several videos where either the video creator or comment say it is deaf. I don’t know if they running stock antennas or after market. I really like to purchase this radio, but hesitate because hearing weak signals is important for me. Great videos, enjoy them very much.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Almost all my tests have been on packet with almost no work on voice. I really do not have enough personal experience to comment here. However, I am having incredible success with the packet work after changing out the antenna. For example, twice last week I was able to make it to a distant digipeater (37 miles west) and into my BBS while working inside a coffee shop. You may want to defer to the Internet experts as I am not one. I just know what works for me and share hear on KZbin. I wish that I could have been more helpful.

[@rickinmi]

Well thats a fine how-do-ya-don't! I programmed my pair manually! Aaaahhhhhh! I really need to see how you use that 'puter with it too...

[@ek12746]

Got mine Sunday, it's a fantastic radio. Does the APRS stuff I've been trying to accomplish with digirigs and aprs cords and all kinds of other gear that didn't work.

[@TheTechPrepper]

That's the only thing that matters. Glad to hear that you found a solution that meets your needs.

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Hey G, Radio is moving along nicely tech wise

[@TheTechPrepper]

Hey, bud. Yes, things are moving nicely. Good to see you back in the comments.

[@dangermandave67]

I like how this family of radios has a Bluetooth handset. You can put the radio and its antenna somewhere on your body where the antenna won't poke you in the eye, and wear the handset on your chest.

[@TheTechPrepper]

The antenna is always getting even when I put it in area that is not easily accessible, but good point.

[@cidcolead1115]

Wireless Cloning? Maybe over Bluetooth? Good feature, good video.

[@ExtremeSquared]

I put a Signal Stick antenna on my VR-N76 (same radio). It gets APRS beacons out more reliably than my Yaesu. I expect half the beacons to be lost on the Yaesu under the same conditions, so I can half the beacon rate on the VR, which widens the battery life gap even further.

[@johnk23705]

I just watched a YT video by "W7DOA at Ham Radio" and he found the BTECH to be somewhat deaf compared to several other low priced radios even with a Signal Stick antenna. It could have just been his radio that had the problem, but it may be worth checking out on your radio. If it can't hear, that lessens the usefulness of the radio. He also identified one other problem. You might want to watch his video and see what you think. I don't have a BTECH Pro, so I'm only going off what the other video put out.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I rarely watch other videos or read any posts related to new radios that I evaluate for personal use as I do not want to have any bias influence my view of the gear. I also tend to look through the comms world very differently than most of my peers, so I tend not to hang on any assertions from the broader KZbin radio community. I mean no offense, I am just a proponent of once gear meets the communication goals at hand, I stop messing with it and simply use it as a tool. Other than a 6 month review, I will likely not be covering this radio anymore as it does almost everything that I need. In terms of it being deaf, I can only speak to my personal experience based on prelimminary field testing. I had some issues with the stock antenna and found the Diamond RH707 resolved all of my receive issues for both packet and voice. At the point in which I was able to carry out all my communications goals, I stopped missing with it. I plan to switch to my Ed Fong roll-up J-Pole that's in my field kit if the RH707 has issues making the contact.

[@W3DMJ]

Great ... LOL ... now I have to get one. Thanks for your hard work in helping us be prepared!

[@TheTechPrepper]

My pleasure. I happy to share my experience. Be safe.

[@yamez69]

Once paired, does the BTECH UV PRO "present" an audio device plus serial port for use by the host OS?

[@DomN5TCB]

If that Diamond ant has that 90 degree bend, then you can put the handie on a table, on its battery, and operate without worrying about the rig falling down.

[@TheTechPrepper]

It's pretty beefy. It stand up nicely. For digital (packet over the TNC) I run it in the radio pouch hands free or through on the ground when using the Ed Fong J-Pole.

[@aa3konthego]

The chest rig pocket could be causing the wear on those keys.

[@TheTechPrepper]

That would make more sense, especially since the radio is bouncing s bit while I am covering the trail. It's never been an issue with the last two Yaesu's. I'll keep an eye on the wear. Thanks.

[@Porty1119]

You're most likely correct. I see similar wear on my underground radio that gets carried in a nylon belt pouch, but after almost two years of rough usage it's just worn some of the high spots on the d-pad.

[@MichaelBurko]

Hey @TheTechPrepper, just curious if you’ve considered the TYT MD-UV390 Plus (Bluetooth version) as an EDC? It seems more versatile with features like DMR, AES-256 encryption, being 10w and it’s also P67. The only features it’s lacking is the app support and APRS 🤔

[@yamez69]

Nice HT. Just needs KISS TNC via BLE and maybe 9600 bps

[@TheTechPrepper]

I have not. The Bluetooth TNC is requirement based on the amount of packet work. I am pretty sure that BTECH will be designing a radio that is identical in its feature set to the BTECH UV PRO, but includes DMR with AES-256.

[@DomN5TCB]

I have all of my radios channel programmed the same. Harris County ARES has a CHIRP file for local 2m repeaters. It can do 128 channels, so the UV5R was the lowest common denominator. But having it in frequency orser makes it easier to find the freq you need.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I am a big believer in the simplicity of channel order over frequency.

[@DomN5TCB]

​@@TheTechPrepperIn the Houston area, repeaters are referred to by its output freq. So putting them in freq order for the win for me. But set up your own rigs by what is comfortable for you.

[@Porty1119]

@@DomN5TCB That's very backwards, they should be referred to by geographic location and/or usage.

[@DomN5TCB]

🎉​@@Porty1119Well, if you are on a net, and the repeater is going out, we just tell people to go to x freq repeater. And except for maybe asking for a tone, everybody understands. That is the way we do it here in Harris and surrounding counties. For us, it works.

[@k5wxp22]

Good stuff, Gaston! Looking forward to more videos on this HT in the field. I'm curious if there are any differences in the firmware between the BTech and the VGC? Now, stay outta that pool! 😆 73, Brett

[@TheTechPrepper]

Unfortunately, I do not have a clue. I tend not to jump into those details. From what I hear they are essentially the same radio. I tend to be more of a practical user of gear and the UV PRO was the one that happened to arrive first. It does everything I need and solved some long standing needs that I had. The radio is now officially a tool, so my evaluation has stopped. The next EDC switch will be when the following is introduced: 1. Dual band analog and digital (DMR) 2. Built-in Bluetooth TNC or Bluetooth soundcard with PPT 3. IP67 rating & rugged construction 4. USB-C charging 5. Ease of programming and closing Ideally, I would like to see an all-in-one that combines the feature set of the BTECH DMR-6X2 and the UV PRO.

[@DomN5TCB]

Can you use your cell as a mic/speaker and controller for the rig?

[@TheTechPrepper]

Yes. I tested this yesterday with a friend, however, I only tested on the P2P simplex side through the messaging feature.

[@300fathers]

BRAND NEW to all of this. Picked up 4 UV-5RX3 for the family just so I could have SOMETHING. Can you share any videos you have that can be a good starting place for a newbee.... licensing? etc etc. I'm really trying to start this preparedness journey.... Thanks!!

[@TheTechPrepper]

Good luck with your journey. I documented my entire journey starting with my first contact on this channel. You may want to browse through my videos starting with my earlier videos as I talked a lot about the experiences of getting into radio for preparedness. A lot of the videos, start with the "My first..."

[@300fathers]

@ much appreciated!

[@ratchetman]

Btech seems to have some good radios.

[@TheTechPrepper]

They're certainly innovating. The Japanese should pay attention.

[@W4TRI_Ronny]

Is 9600bps packet available on the HT? I'd like to see how it survives long term.

[@TheTechPrepper]

There are no details that I found on the internal hardware. At this point, it appears to be 1200 only. Depending on the internals, it would be interesting to see if 9600 baud is something that can be enabled via a firmware update in the future. I'm curious about longevity too. I'll try to do a 6 month review video and will certainly do a video if there is a catastrophic failure.

[@dougdaniels]

Understand your reasoning concerning the Signalstick. My configuration doesn't cause that issue, but I'm still interested in the Diamond. Have you done any tx/rx comparisons between the two?

[@TheTechPrepper]

Unfortunately, I have not, as I can't use the SingalStick for 99% of my communications work. However, the RH707 outperforms the stock UV Pro antenna with an excellent 1:1.2 match on my packet frequency (145.710 MHz). I was not able to hit the my remote station with the stock antenna in side the radio pouch while operating hands free. The RH707 works fine in that configuration.

[@dougdaniels]

@@TheTechPrepper Understood. I'll probably get one to T&E myself 👍

[@nb2494]

Did you like this one over the Vero VR-N76? They seem to be the same just different color options.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I have no experience with the Vero, but if the are truly identical then, the color options might be a driver some folks. Personally, I like my gear in coyote, desert tan, or FDE. I may do a rattle can paint job on mine if the case is easily disassembled.

[@va7dgp]

I have an IC 705 backpack with the radio. I've been looking for some sort of laptop carrier/case (that won't break my senior pension) with molle that I can attach to the back. I use my Win 10 Toughbook CF 19.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Happy hunting. I do not have any recommendations other searching Amazon for the dimensions needed and including keywords like: laptop, molle, tactical, sleeve, bag, etc.

[@KQ4RIV]

Really hoping Yaesu comes out with a competitive HT that is still cast aluminum.

[@TheTechPrepper]

That would be nice. I would love to see this feature set in the VX-6R housing.

[@GTGallop]

I'm torn.... Looking for feedback from the Greater TTP Community, please. Was looking at the AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus that TTP reviewed here ==> kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqDSo2qAq857pKs becasue I wanted to add DMR to my capabilities. But then the BTech UV-Pro (same radio as the VGC VR-N76) came out. Initially I was excited about it but I but thought they were Digital. Turns out Analog only. Now I need to pick one and I'm not sure if I pass up DMR for the ruggedness and bluetooth-ability of the UV-Pro or go full DMR and get the AnyTone. What am I not considering between these two radios or is there a another option out there that is in the Sub $350 / $400 range?

[@TheTechPrepper]

Greg, these are apples and oranges. I have both radios and their features sets are pretty different. I have a suspicion that BTECH will likely have a radio in the future that adds DMR to something like the UV Pro (analog and digital). That would be the perfect radio, especially if they add support for AES-256 bit encryption with easy key loading via the app and over the air sharing (like the channel sharing). I suggest writing down the communication modes that are important to you as well as features that you need and build a pros/cons list. If you need something now, and with your price point, you may want to consider whether two radios will work for you: 1) BTECH UV Pro and 2) Radioddity GD-88.

[@GTGallop]

@ Hadn’t considered the GD-88. Tks.

[@genemcphee8053]

Great video. I have one. What is the Brand name of the chest rig?

[@TheTechPrepper]

Thanks. It's the Hill People Gear Media SAR Kit. I need to do a review. I've been running it for about 6 months.

[@genemcphee8053]

@@TheTechPrepper Thanks for the info. Cheers from Texas. 73, "PREPARE DAILY!"

[@Sparkfly88]

So for General day today use I assume you're using this radio, but I assume when it's absolutely needed you pull out and encrypted DMR radio still right? For that purpose are you still running the anytone 878?

[@TheTechPrepper]

I use the 578 and 878 regularly for the encryption, but those are not my daily drivers.

[@Henry-g3u9x]

I read a review saying the DIA 707 has half the gain of the DIA 77CA and reception around 150 MHz and 450 MHz is very poor. Comments?

[@TheTechPrepper]

I have both antennas, but can't use the 77CA as it is not good for running a radio while moving on the bike or on foot. For me the compromise is acceptable and I get the performance I need over the stock rubber duck. You have to look at more than one dimension when looking at what gear works best for you and your intended application. For example, I used to carry a 4 element yagi, but it takes time to set up, is bulky and competes with room for my support gear. If gain and range matters, then I bring this.

[@yatesg76]

A few days ago you said this radio wasn’t replacing anything but now it’s your new edc. What made you change your opinion? Thanks for the content. Looking for a new HT myself.

[@TheTechPrepper]

It's behaving just like a tool. It does not get in the way. I don't have think about how to perform any of the operations. I have hit the field 5 times on the bike or just with my running shoes and have been able quickly carry out the communication task at hand. No fumbling through awkward menus or dealing with cables. The USB-C charging is quick and painless. I was out in town and programmed a couple of repeaters manually. It was also dead simple. What really pushed it over the top was the ease of synching the channels over the air with my newly purchased second unit. Unless there is a catastrophic issue with this radio in practice, you will not see another video for 6 months on this topic. It's a tool. It does what it needs to do for my needs. Now, it's time to focus on other things like my BBS. 73

[@holdfastjoe8841]

​@@TheTechPreppergreat info I was wondering the same as most guys as deep into radios as you are won't use or promote these

[@TheTechPrepper]

@@holdfastjoe8841 I wish it was Japanese build quality and supported DMR with encryption, but it already offers more value than my trusted Yaesu VX-6R. My VX-6R has some features that I am losing like wide band receive and the ability to transmit on 6m and 222 MHz, but I rarely use these features daily. I am not selling my VX-6R's, but it will no longer be main HT (unless there is failure).

[@RatchetFWD]

You gotta try this radio out. I can hand one to my partner and she knows how to use all its features.

[@holdfastjoe8841]

@@TheTechPrepper real curious about the VX-6R on 6m. How does it compare to 2m far as getting through clutter and comparable range. Say if you take two vx-6r, transmit over 6m then flip it to 2m and do the same? I only have a handful of baofengs and if I switch from 70cm to 2m the 2m is so much better. For us HT to HT 70cm is unusable beyond half a mile but 2m will work for several miles

[@tc1uscg65]

I jumped ship to the TidRadio TD-H3 and 8. So far, I'm not sorry. 🤭

[@JohnTarbox]

Will it do APRS at 9600 baud?

[@TheTechPrepper]

The documentation indicates that it is 1200 baud. I am not sure what hardware is used internally. Depending on the internals, it would be interesting to see if 9600 can be added via a firmware update. Does anyone else have any more insight?

[@PhilJohnston]

I’d be curious to see what’s inside of these radios. Has anyone opened one up yet?

[@TheTechPrepper]

I'm also interested. I have no plans to crack mine open.

[@JamesEdwards780]

The blue tooth is a killer feature. Would be awesome if you could pair it with some ear buds.

[@RatchetFWD]

Haven’t done it yet but when you pair it to Bluetooth you can select car audio. I’m assuming is to play audio to Bluetooth speakers/ear buds

[@cinderoftheland1496]

Have paired the BTECH with Bluetooth headset 👍

[@TheTechPrepper]

Yes, you can pair it with ear buds. I have not tried it.

[@ryanhope8498]

The hacker in me loves the bluetooth and KISS functionality on the UV-PRO. The rest of the firmware still sucks and having to use the smartphone to program it also sucks. Hope this improves soon.

[@TheTechPrepper]

The KISS TNC is #1 feature. It's amazing how something as simple as "no cables" really improves the digital experience.

[@ryanhope8498]

@@TheTechPrepper they need to make with 1.25m band

[@DomN5TCB]

Ham Radio 2.0 had a vid about why the big 3 radio companies are not building rigs hams really want. And you can get 2 of this UV Pro for the price of the Yeasu. What are these companies thinking?

[@TheTechPrepper]

I don't get what the Japanese manufactures are thinking. They have some serious catching up to do to compete. Personally, I would pay 3x to 4x more for the exact radio from a company like Yaesu as the build quality would superior. One thing I would like to see is support for DMR in addition to the current feature set.

[@DomN5TCB]

@@TheTechPrepper What angers me is that a data port for Winlink is not available on the lower end mobiles from the Big 3. It should not cost that much to put that port on it.

[@DomN5TCB]

@@TheTechPrepper I do not expect the Big 3 to have handies the price of of a UV5R. But one should not more than $100. The new Y dual band dual receive mobile should not be at the high price point it is. I needed a rig with x-band capability. The TYT 7800 fit my needs at a good price point. And it is an old Y clone! Good basic mobile for a new tech. We need good solid basic rigs at a good price point for new hams.

[@fitzventure]

These a great radios, but the app leaves a lot to be desired. There are several radios that all use the same app and I have tried to reverse engineer the BT protocol they use because I want to create a better app, I haven't had any luck making it work though. The manufacturers aren't interested in partnering with anyone, which is a bummer because there are a lot of things that could be done with the app to make it a lot better.

[@TheTechPrepper]

It would be interesting to see an open API for integration. Keep at it.

[@borrago]

Watch supplies get low and the price go up now.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I think supply will be fine. ;-)

[@chrischristenson7987]

Assume all comms are compromised...

[@TheTechPrepper]

I'll trust my 20 year old Yaesu rigs. It's a good plan to operate under this assumption.

[@thebnbaldwin]

How was the pool this morning? 😅 🥶

[@TheTechPrepper]

Skipped it due to a sleepless night of high winds. I regret skipping as the pool made it down to 39F.

[@Eric10179]

It’s kinda crazy looking back what the Chinese radio companies have done in terms of innovation in the past 2 years alone. With regards to new and long-wanted features, and features-per-dollar value, the Chinese companies are kicking the Japanese companies asses. I say that not to dig on the Japanese companies, but because I like their radios and their build qualitiy, and its frustrating to see these Chinese radios to get all these cool updates and features while the Japanese ones feel progressively stagnant.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I fully agree, especially as a self-proclaimed Yaesu fanboy. Here's my response to a similar comment: "I don't get what the Japanese manufactures are thinking. They have some serious catching up to do to compete. Personally, I would pay 3x to 4x more for the exact radio from a company like Yaesu as the build quality would superior. One thing I would like to see is support for DMR in addition to the current feature set."

[@Eric10179]

@@TheTechPrepperabsolutely. A lot of catching up to do. It’s frustrating because we all know they can do better, and we all want them to do better.

[@MersadMustafic]

why do you edc radio?

[@TheTechPrepper]

I used it every day. I carry it along with my wallet, keys, pocket knife, flashlight and CCW. Most of my communication with my close group is handled over radio. I have a healthy aversion to relying on communication methods that I do not control (cell and Internet).

[@ixiwixi]

I hate programming manually via the app, I can manually edit a CSV on my laptop and then import it to the radio, but that's still clunky. They should update it to accept Chirp exports...then it would be perfect.

[@TheTechPrepper]

I'm sure that this support is coming. The developer(s) of the firmware seem to be actively developing features and fixes.

[@ixiwixi]

@@TheTechPrepper That will be awesome if they can implement that.

[@MichaelLeo]

What's up with that mug??

[@TheTechPrepper]

All the swag mugs are in the dishwasher.

[@jonathanbucki3765]

Could you please review the BTECH DMR-6X2 DMR & Analog Dual Band Two-Way Radio? I'd appreciate your insights about it, especially given your interest in DMR. Thanks.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Unfortunately, I already have an investment in the the AnyTone 578 and 878 that I am using for DMR with encryption. I am sure that one of the other channels has already covered it. I'm more of an operator that finds a tool and uses until it ceases to provide value. However, I have a feeling that there may be a future where the DMR-6X2 and UV PRO have a baby. If that happens, I'll do a review. This year I am focused on R&D to make comms easier. I wish I had the time to do reviews, but it takes way too much time to fully test a radio to form a proper opinion.