Connecting to GMRS Networks Beyond Local Repeaters Using BTECH Pro

[WSCV428]

Hello everyone,

I have a question about my BTECH Pro GMRS radio and the accompanying app. The app allows me to communicate with other GMRS users both with and without my phone connected to the radio. However, I'm curious about how to connect with networks outside of my local repeater area.

Specifically, I'm wondering:

How can I connect to GMRS networks that are not within the range of my local repeater?

The BTECH Pro app includes a default group, and users can create and search for other groups, but many seem to be unmonitored. How can I find active and monitored groups or networks?

Any insights or advice on expanding my communication reach beyond local repeaters would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[WQAI363]

22 hours ago, WSCV428 said:

Hello everyone,

I have a question about my BTECH Pro GMRS radio and the accompanying app. The app allows me to communicate with other GMRS users both with and without my phone connected to the radio. However, I'm curious about how to connect with networks outside of my local repeater area.

Specifically, I'm wondering:

How can I connect to GMRS networks that are not within the range of my local repeater?

The BTECH Pro app includes a default group, and users can create and search for other groups, but many seem to be unmonitored. How can I find active and monitored groups or networks?

Any insights or advice on expanding my communication reach beyond local repeaters would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

I'm sorry that I unable to answer this question without fear of being wrong. I know since GMRS has become more popular as CB radio once was. Connection simplex nodes via internet is somewhat frond upon but is becoming common practice.  

[Guest]

All I can say is check out zello.   It’s not really what gmrs is about.  If you want to reach out further and talk to strangers in far off lands ham radio is very good for that.   I dont think you can do what you’re talking about from your btech radio directly.