I bought this radio to use with Btech handheld GMRS units and it does so very well when paired with an NMO antenna. The range is fantastic and it does everything it says it will.
My only reservations are that the screen is a little small for my eyes (not the manufacturer or seller's fault) and my signal meter does not show that it is reaching its rated output. However, I have a cheap signal meter and the transmit power I am seeing is more than adequate for my use and close enough to rated output.
You can use this radio right out of the box but to make it sing you need the programming cable and some knowledge of CHIRP.
Installation is a breeze. A clean 12v power supply and antenna hookups are all you need, along with a few screws. It comes with a bracket.
The speaker is good and loud.
My questions to the seller were answered VERY promptly.
This radio is a win over more expensive, less powerful competitors.
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $119.99 | $219.89 | $399.99 | $154.89 | -10% $31.49 Typical: $34.99 |
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| Sold By | — | Radioddity | BaoFeng Tech | Midland Radio | BaoFeng Tech | Sharkoo |
| talk range maximum | 100 mile | 25 mile | 100 mile | 50 mile | 100 mile | 5 mile |
| number of channels | 200 | 200 | 256 | 15 | 180 | 128 |
| frequency range | 65 - 108 MHz | GMRS, VHF, UHF, NOAA | FM, NOAA, GMRS | 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz | GMRS | GMRS 462.5500 ~ 467.7250 MHz (Rx & Tx) |
| power source | DC | — | — | — | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| tuner technology | UHF, VHF | VHF UHF GMRS | FM, VHF, UHF | UHF | UHF, VHF | GMRS |
| water resistance | waterproof | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof | waterproof |
| voltage | 13.8 volts | 13.8 volts of direct current | 13.8 volts | — | 7.4 volts | — |
From the manufacturer
GMRS-50X1 50 Watt GMRS Mobile Radio
The GMRS-50X1 is a 50 Watt GMRS mobile radio compatible with all brands of FRS and GMRS radios. It is also compatible with GMRS repeaters. Channels are wideband and narrowband compatible. The GMRS-50X1 is also a VHF and UHF scanning receiver capable to add additional channels for receive only (such as NOAA weather and other channels of interest). The GMRS-50X1 is the best GMRS mobile radio available!
An overview of the BTECH GMRS-50X1
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Channel List OverviewGMRS channels are setup in the standardized FRS/GMRS flow. Channels 1-22 are non-repeater channels coordinating with the GMRS channel list and channels 23-30 are GMRS repeater channels. Channel List:
* Per FCC GMRS Radio Guidelines; Channels 1-7 are limited to Low Power - 5watt output **Per FCC GMRS Mobile Radio Guidelines Channels 8-14 transmitting is disabled; they can receive and monitor communications, but GMRS mobile radios cannot transmit on these channels. |
Highlighted Features and Functions[Privacy Tones] You can mix and match tones for repeater usage. The GMRS-50X1 will save any modification to the channel (even during a reboot) and will remember any channel change you apply in any mode. All CTCSS and DCS tones are supported. [QUAD Watch] The GMRS-50X1 operates as multiple radios in one, with a channel selected as the primary channel, while simultaneously watching up to 3 other frequencies or channels. You can simplify the radio to only watch one or two channels as well. [FM, NOAA, and Scanner] The GMRS-50X1 has a built in FM radio along with the ability to store VHF and UHF scanner channels. This means while talking on GMRS - you can still monitor other channels on VHF or UHF including the NOAA weather bands. [Keypad Lockout] A simply press of the keypad can prevent accidental channel changes |
Great Pairings with the GMRS-50X1[Looking for an easy compatible handheld radio?] The GMRS‑50X1 and BTECH GMRS‑V1 share the same channel list and features for straightforward use and compatibility. The GMRS‑V1 is available at: amazon.com/dp/B01LWOLZ8L [What is a good antenna setup to use?] The GMRS-50X1 pairs great with the NMO‑100C GMRS antenna by Nagoya, there are multiple NMO mounting styles available for wherever you choose to use your GMRS-50X1. Available at: amazon.com/dp/B07XCYNGNY Browse NMO Mounts at: amazon.com/dp/B01J9EGGDW [Want to quickly add or remove channels using a computer?] The PC04 FTDI cable is the preferred programming cable to use with CHIRP. You can rename channels and quickly import channels to scan using the programming software CHIRP. Available at: amazon.com/dp/B017MT7IFG |
GMRS-50X1 Full Radio Kit
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BTECH radios are designed and supported right here in the USA. A BTECH label means you are getting a radio with real US based support, and development! If you ever have an issue our team will be prompt, knowledgeable, and supportive; to ensure your radio operates exactly as it should.
BTECH UV-50X1 GMRS Mobile Radio +VHF/UHF Analog Scanner
Technical Details
Receive Only:
FM: 87.5-108 MHz
VHF: 136-174 MHz
UHF: 400-520 MHz
Transmit and Receive:
GMRS Channels 1-7, 15-30
Total Channels: 256
Size: 5.7 (w) x 1.85 (h) x 7.5 (d) in
Weight: 2.65lb
GMRS-50X1 Components:
- GMRS-50X1 Mobile Radio
- DTMF Handheld Microphone
- 6.5' Direct Connect 12V Leads
- Vehicle Mounting Bracket
- Screws & Mounting Hardware
- Easy-to-read Manual (written in the US)
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Defective Power Lead
While hooking it up to my 25 amp switching power supply to program in Chirp. The radio would not start up. I thought my power supply had gone bad, but then I noticed the radio came with the polarity reversed on the male to female power connectors. I reversed the leads on my power supply and it started right up. I'm fortunate I noticed this before I hooked up to my Jeeps battery. Now I'm left to wonder about the quality control of this radio.
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