GMRS-RPT50: New BTECH 50 Watt Repeater Released

[rdunajewski]

BTECH has released the new GMRS-RPT50 repeater, a 50-watt GMRS repeater with a built-in duplexer and auto-IDer. Here are some key features:

• FCC-certified for GMRS FCC ID: 2AGNDGMRSRPT50
• 50 Watt Output Power
• 100% Duty Cycle @ 50W
• Built-in Duplexer
• Morse Code Auto IDer
• Wideband / Narrowband Selectable
• Rack Mountable (hardware included)
• 13.8V DC or 120V AC power
• Expansion Ports
• Firmware Upgradable
• PC Programmable
• Free Shipping

We carry the repeater in our online shop, and it's available for immediate purchase:

https://shop.mygmrs.com/collections/repeaters-and-accessories/products/btech-gmrs-rpt50-50w-gmrs-repeater-with-built-in-auto-id

[GreggInFL]

Nice.

[OffRoaderX]

I heard a rumor that the biggest GMRS Youtuber has one and will be uploading a video about it in the next week or so...

 

[SteveShannon]

1 minute ago, OffRoaderX said:

I heard a rumor that the biggest GMRS Youtuber has one and will be uploading a video about it in the next week or so...

 

And when will you get one?

Kidding!  I look forward to seeing your video. 

[WRXB288]

So has anyone traced out the connections for a PI to place it on the network??   
If so where is COS , PPT, TX and RX audio. 
 

[blue]

does anyone know the output after going through the duplexer?  thank you for any information

[OffRoaderX]

3 minutes ago, blue said:

does anyone know the output after going through the duplexer?  thank you for any information

I just got a brand-new one shipped to me on Saturday and it is sitting on my desk next to me as I type this.. Right out of the box i am getting 37-40Watts but BTech says I can increase that by adjusting the power supply, which I have not yet done.

[LeoG]

Mine does 38-42 watts.  I have the power supply at 13.2v I think.  I don't like the way the DCS tone functions.  You need to run an update to get the DCS tone to work at all.  I've kept mine on CTCSS because of it.

[JoJo896]

So what's the word Randy?  Come on, it's been almost 48 hours! Consumers want to know!   And are the knobs still wobbly?  Thanks. 

[Socalgmrs]

I would imagine this  is still a big giant pile of garbage.  Espewheb you can get a good Motorola for less then 1/3 the price. 

[OffRoaderX]

26 minutes ago, Socalgmrs said:

Espewheb you can get a good Motorola for less then 1/3 the price. 

Please point us to where we can get one of these new 50Watt Motorola repeaters with a warranty, a built-in duplexer and pre-programmed with the all of the GMRS repeater pairs, for less than 1/3 the price

We're waiting...

[LeoG]

With a built in duplexer and have all 8 channels available at your choosing.

[OffRoaderX]

48 minutes ago, JoJo896 said:

are the knobs still wobbly?

Yes - but the good news is, this one didn't die on my in the first 11 minutes!

[LeoG]

Mine's been going for a while.  Received it Fri, Sep 6, 2024 and it was in operation shortly after that replacing my RT97S repeater.  I didn't really have a problem with the duplexer but I had asked the service team quite a few questions when all of a sudden they said they were sending out a duplexer.  I didn't think I needed one but after I replaced it the reception was much better than it had been even from the 1st transmission.  That was Sept 20th. 

Before that they said you couldn't bring the voltage above 12.5v.  After the new duplexer they said the limit was 13.8v

It's been working well for me on 600 with a Retevis 7.2dBi antenna.  I have plans to get it way above the 40' it's currently at along with replacing it with a Comet CA-712EFC.