[Issues with BTech GMRS V1]

I had a Btech GMRS-V1 for little over a year. It started heating up with power switched off. I swapped the battery, but the problem persisted. It was out of warranty, so I bought second GMRS-V1.  If the new one has similar problems, I'll look for a different brand GMRS HT.

 

Yesterday, I attached a counterpoise to the Btech HT. I want to see if I can use a repeater that has been out of range. I have a Nagoya NA-771R on the Btech, which works well with the other 3 repeaters in Seattle.  GMRS is used by the Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs for hub-to-hub communications.  In a pinch, I can use a 3-element UHF Yagi antenna with the Btech to reach the most distant repeater.

 

I have a Baofeng UV-82HP HT with a counterpoise to reach amateur radio repeaters throughout Seattle/King County. The counterpoise makes a noticeable difference.  In a pinch, I can hook up with a flexible J-pole antenna.

 

73

John WRBK742, KI7YRA

[BTECH GMRS-V1 Review]

I purchased a BTECH GMRS-V1 April 16, 2018 via Amazon

The FCC license label = 2AGND-GMRS-V1

These are the power levels according to the FCC license information

   https://fccid.io/2AGND-GMRS-V1

 

If there has been a new FCC license issued for lower power levels, it's not listed

  https://fccid.io/2AGND