BTECH GMRS-V2
BTECH
5 W GMRS handheld that works with repeaters and holds 200 named memory channels.
BTECH GMRS-V2 costs $44.89 in BTECH's own US store, checked on October 23, 2026.
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What you get
A single GMRS radio with 0.5 or 5 W output that can use local repeaters. It needs an FCC GMRS license and can listen to NOAA weather broadcasts in an outage. The 1800 mAh battery charges over USB-C and is rated for up to 18 hours.
- 5 W GMRS handheld, 0.5 W / 5 W selectable, repeater compatible
- 200 programmable memory channels with custom names; quick-add GMRS channels from the keypad
- Receives FM broadcast (65-108 MHz), VHF 136-174 MHz and UHF 400-520 MHz; Dual PTT and Dual Watch
- IP54 weather resistant, LED flashlight with SOS alarm, VOX, SMA-female antenna, Kenwood K1 jack, CHIRP programmable
- BL-8 battery with USB-C charging plus desktop charger in the box; up to 18 hours
Pros and cons of the BTECH GMRS-V2
Pros
- Repeater support lets your signal travel further when a GMRS repeater is in reach.
- High power reaches 5 W with a 0.5 W setting for short hops.
- GMRS channels can be added straight from the keypad.
Cons
- An FCC GMRS license is required but it needs no exam and covers your family.
- Sold as one radio so a group needs a unit for each person.
Specs
- Radio service
- GMRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- Yes
- Channels
- 200
- Transmit power
- 5 W
- Waterproofing
- IP54
- Repeater capable
- Yes
- Battery
- 1,800 mAh
- Radios in the box
- 1
Why it scores 7.9
7.9/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- Transmit power of 2 W or more
- 22 channels or more
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