BTECH UV-PRO firmware v0.8.4

BTECH · Released Apr 28, 2025 · First seen Sep 6, 2026

Source: baofengtech.com

v0.8.4 is not the latest firmware for the BTECH UV-PRO: the current version is v0.9.3 (June 1, 2026). Go to v0.9.3

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

Added Busy Channel Lockout and display improvements; fixed audio relay and scan issues.

  • Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) prevents transmission on busy channels
  • Display colors and fonts optimized for readability
  • Fixed audio relay operation and NOAA alert mode timeout issues

Written from BTECH's release notes, which are printed in full below.

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What's in this update

New Added support for Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) to prevent message transmission on busy channels. Added “VFO Step” configuration option in Radio Settings.

Improvements

Channel editor now supports BCL and modulation​ mode.

Optimized display colors and font for readability.

Reduced extra wait time for 1050 Hz tone check (BK4819) from 250 ms to 125 ms.

Consistent SQL value for NOAA channels to minimize unintended squelch openings.

Channel switching interface can jump directly to VFO channels.

DTMF input interface now shows te​xt. “Frequency Rapid Scan” supports fine frequency adjust; results save to VFO.

Fixes

  • Fixed Audio Relay abnormal operation.
  • Fixed premature exit/timeout behavior in NOAA alert mode around 1050 Hz tone detection.
  • Fixed incorrect scan results when scanning frequencies alongside channels using frequency-offset mode.
  • Resolved additional audio relay issues.

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