BTECH GMRS-50PRO firmware
BTECH · GMRS-50PRO · GMRS-50PRO · VHF/UHF transceiver
Latest firmware for the BTECH GMRS-50PRO is v0.9.3 (June 1, 2026).
Specifications
GMRS-50PRO specifications
- Type
- GMRS transceiver
- Frequency range
- TX: 462 / 467 MHz / RX: 76-108 / 136-174 / 400-520 MHz
- Modes
- TX: FM / NFM / RX: FM / NFM / WFM
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General
- Mode
- TX: FM / NFM RX: FM / NFM / WFM
- Type
- GMRS transceiver
- Weight
- 1.1 Kg (2.5 lb), with microphone
- Power supply
- 13.8 VDC ("T"-connector, on pigtail)
- Tuning steps
- Channelized
- Other features
- CTCSS/PL and DCS with tone scan. DTMF. IP54 waterproof. Bluetooth. GPS with location sharing. Compass. VOX. Remote control microphone with color TFT. NOAA weather alert. Roger beep. App programmable (iOS / Android). USB-A jack for device charging. Audio relay. Dual watch.
- Frequency range
- TX: 462 / 467 MHz RX: 76-108 / 136-174 / 400-520 MHz
- Repeater capable
- Yes
- Dimensions (W*H*D)
- Radio unit: 150*46*140 mm (6*1.8*5.5")
- Frequency stability
- ±5 ppm @ -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
- Channels / memory management
- 22 GMRS simplex 8 GMRS repeater 180 custom 7 NOAA weather channels Scanning
- Antenna impedance / connector
- 50 ohm / SO-239
- Current drain / power consumption
- RX: ? mA TX: Max ? mA
Miscellaneous
- Manufactured
- China, 2024-20xx
Receiver Section
- Selectivity
- >65 dB (Adjacent channel)
- Sensitivity
- FM: 0.2 uV (12 dB SINAD) NFM: 0.22 uV (12 dB SINAD)
- Receiver system
- SoC / Homodyne (Direct conversion)
- AF output power / speaker
- 2 W at ?% distortion / ? ohm
Transmitter Section
- RF output power
- HighMidLow 50 W25 W5 W
- Spurious emissions
- Better than -60 dB
- Microphone input level
- ? mV
- Max FM deviation (Factory set)
- FM: ±5 KHz NFM: ±2.5 KHz
- Microphone impedance / connector
- ? ohm / 8-pin (Male GX16 locking ring jack)
Changelog
GMRS-50PRO firmware changelog
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v0.9.2v0.9.3Adds preset DTMF commands, enhanced channel display, and message threading. -
v0.8.12v0.9.2Reverse Frequency and programmable squelch controls added, plus improved keypad lock retention and mute status indicators. -
v0.8.4v0.8.12Added NOAA alarm volume control and fixed location sharing, channel selection, audio relay, and GPS time-parsing issues. -
v0.8.4first tracked Adds Bluetooth VOX for hands-free transmission and Scan Pause feature for easier scanning.
Firmware history
All versions below were published by BTECH on baofengtech.com. Third-party and modified firmware is never listed.
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Adds preset DTMF commands, enhanced channel display, and message threading. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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New Preset DTMF Commands: Added support for preset DTMF commands for quicker tone dialing.
Main Channel Display: The main channel can now show both the channel name and frequency at the same time.
Network Receive Display: When receiving through the network, the radio now displays the bound network channel name.
Bandwidth Control: Added a bandwidth modification option under Radio Settings.
Narrowband Indicator: Channels using narrowband now display an “N” indicator in the status bar.
Launch Timeout Warning: Added a prompt tone 5 seconds before launch timeout.
Auto-Shutdown: Added an auto-shutdown option under General Settings.
Microphone Gain Range: Increased the available adjustment range for microphone gain.
GMT+14 Time Zone: Added time zone support for GMT+14.
DTMF Modulation Alignment: Unified DTMF transmission modulation between the mobile app and radio.
Message Thread Display: Added support for displaying multiple messages from the same teammate.
This also allows multiple APRS messages from the same source, such as WXBOT, to be viewed.
Fixes
KISS Transmission Interruption: Fixed an issue where KISS transmission could be interrupted.
Single-Channel Receive Return: Fixed an issue where, after transmitting on a specific channel while listening to only one channel, the receiving frequency might not return to the current channel. iOS Region Name Cleanup: Fixed an issue on iOS where renaming a region with a shorter name could leave trailing characters from the old name.
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Reverse Frequency and programmable squelch controls added, plus improved keypad lock retention and mute status indicators. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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New Radio Settings Update: Added a Reverse Frequency switch in Radio Settings. Programmable Buttons: New assignable actions: Squelch Level +, Squelch Level −, Display Squelch Level, Reverse Frequency Toggle. If the last received channel is not the current channel, a speaker icon will be displayed.
Improvements
- Keypad Lock Behavior: The radio now restores the previous keypad lock state after powering back on. (When the keypad is locked, volume adjustment via the potentiometer is disabled to prevent accidental changes.)
- Mute Status Indicators: The mute icon now distinguishes between different mute conditions (e.g., manual mute, squelch, other system mutes) for clearer status feedback.
- Audio Relay is Added to the on-board radio Menu
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Added NOAA alarm volume control and fixed location sharing, channel selection, audio relay, and GPS time-parsing issues. — summary by updatemystuff.com
Source:
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New Added NOAA Alarm Volume option in Sound Settings.
Improvements
Volume bar display time shortened to ~1 second.
Fixes
- Location Sharing no longer interrupts network-channel reception; corrected send-channel selection errors.
- Audio Relay: resolved occasional silent transmit caused by audio re-sampling.
- External GPS module: fixed time-parsing failure.
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Adds Bluetooth VOX for hands-free transmission and Scan Pause feature for easier scanning. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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New Added VOX support for Bluetooth headsets, enabling hands-free transmission with compatible devices.
New option allows Bluetooth headsets to be used for PTT while routing audio through the radio speaker (configurable in Sound Settings).
Onboard Menu Updates Added “Scan Pause” feature: scanning now pauses when a signal is detected, allowing manual resume.
Improvements
- Large Firmware Update – Factory Reset Recommended After Update Bluetooth and VOX Enhancements
- Improved stability with third-party Bluetooth accessories.
- VOX configuration options added to menu for easier setup.
- NOAA Function Improvements
Fixes
Introduced “Channel Save” function to store active channels during scanning.
Resolved audio relay issue ⸻ Important Notice for Users Updating to This Firmware: The GMRS-50PRO firmware update includes a display controller upgrade.
After installation, some users may see a white or black screen upon reboot.
If this occurs: Disconnect power from the radio. → Press and hold the Menu button (the top left white button). → While holding the Menu button, reconnect power and turn the radio on (after releasing the reset will take about 1 minute).
This will reflash the display firmware and restore normal operation.
Other
Audio Relay settings are now directly accessible from the radio menu.
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