BTECH UV-PRO Love it or Hate it

[Coffeemug]

There's an old saying, you get what you pay for. Well, there are individuals who have different opinions about the BTECH UV-PRO, but I know that like mine. Sure, I agree that BTECH could have done a better job in the design of radio,

with the battery design.

However, there are a lot of features that most high-priced radios don't have. Bluetooth app programming.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I know there are portables and mobiles that similar programming with physically connecting a cable for programming, but not from a Smart Phone or an Android Device.

Hey for being a Budget Friend Handi Talkie, what do you want?

 

[wuzafuzz]

I have one, bought it primarily due to the built in TNC for packet/Winlink/APRS. Still learning how to use those features but programming voice channels from my phone is the bomb diggity.

 

[KD8DVR]

I like all three of mine There are some issues; but I hope future firmware updates will attend to that.

 

[Coffeemug]

I like all three of mine There are some issues; but I hope future firmware updates will attend to that.

I'm sure that BTECH will have firmware updates, but I can't say when. I really need to take the and learn more about the BTECH UV-PRO's features, such APRS and texting.

Right now, I've only used it for regular voice communications. Funny thing that happened, when I keyed up on one of the local repeaters, where I was certain I would have good solid signal. There were some Hams who claimed that I had a signal, but no audio.
Of course, I had to be a knucklehead and release my frustration, by saying turn your volume up or get hearing aids.

I figured anyone using any HT, whether it's a Motorola or a BTECH, using a stock OEM antenna, you're not going to be heard as you would using a base station antenna.

I was able talk to a friend of mine in South Philly using UV-PRO without too much Hiss from Warminster Bucks Co. I should be able to be heard on other repeaters around the Philly Area.