A few notes of the improved firmware edits: we greatly improved APRS receiving stability and firmware reliability. The DMR-6X2 PRO has true ad-hoc without any time out, Store and forward repeater option, priority scan and linked multi scan groups, and our programming CPS has easy descriptions written in the US for simpler use. There are also minor convenience changes such as allowing for a daytime/night-time display, analog squelch can be adjusted from a side key press, and linked scanning groups and other simple user convenience tweaks. Oh and of course... we have an earpiece included 😂😂
I love the innovation with BTECH. I am an avid user of the GMRS-Pro and the 6x2 Pro is next on my list now I passed the Tech exam. Just waiting on my call sign now. Great videos as always sir. 👏
Transmitting on dmr the other day, near a power outlet, for some reason every time i transmit, like a 2 feet away, the power outlet at same time makes some rattling noise, what's going on???
@@HamRadio2 so I have a btech dmr-6x2 pro and I want to program gmrs channels to use with the other baofeng radios I have. If it’s posable could you make a video about this???
One thing I liked on the original 6X2 was they shipped with two batteries, a base 2100 mAH and extended 3100 mAH. Sad they don't include both now, as the extended one feels rather thick in my hand. The original 6X2 could also import an 878 plug, so that would be something to try here as well. The original 6X2 also had much better scanning features than the 878UV, namely that channels could have multiple scan groups, ad-hoc TG entry from the keypad, and priority channel scan. I'd be surprised if that's not the case of the Pro vs the XVII.
Ad-hoc talkgroup selection is a killer feature and the 6X2 PRO has it as well. My channel list is a lot more manageable now. Those other software features you mentioned are in the PRO as well.
@@JimVajda82 Yeah, I figured they would. I've been using Btech stuff for a while because they've showed me great customer support. They even asked me to be a beta tester as they were rolling out the updates on the original 6X2
I have a question, I have one of the anytone at-d878uvii plus but I have the blue button, not green. It seems to function as the plus. Should I contact anytone?
I just bought an Anytone 878 vII plus with the green button on top. It looks to be nearly identical to the Btech you are reviewing. I heard it was made by the same manufacturer. I have not confirmed that 100 percent yet.
I have a gmrs license and a few radios. Taking my technician exam soon and looking for my first ham HT. Is it true that this model is both part 90 and 97? Can I use it for both ham and gmrs?
I am pretty sure this is a rebadged Anytone, the battery that you pulled out of the box is the same model as the the one that just came with my AT-D878UVII Plus, the QB-44HL, the rest of the accessories, also look like the same, even the bluetooth headset, even the manual looks to be the same, except for the branding on it. If that is true, then hey for a little less $$, for pretty much the same radio, that is cool, hopefully you get a chance to play with the code plugs to see how much difference there is in firmwares.
This isn't news. Most of Btech's products are licensed variants of other radios. They typically put their own spin on them, usually adding a few extra features.
I've just picked up one of these, and I'm seeing my DMR ID show up on callwatch as 7 digits then an underscore at the end. Is anyone else having this problem?
This might be a dumb question, but does this require a HAM technician license? I’m between the Dmr and GSMR pro for my gf and I for dirt biking. We got separated once, and I just want the best radio to keep in contact
Jason: Yes, I would try exporting the Code Plug from the AnyTone 878UVII Plus and import it to the new BTECH and I would think you would be in business.
@@HamRadio2 I had no problem importing an 878 codeplug into my 6X2. Only thing I had to tweak were the different optional screen features in the CPS. I see no reason that the UVII wont go into the 6X2 Pro.
Literaly same as the 878uv. Same plastic molds for the case. I bet the firmware is identical as well. I would like to see a bit to bit diff of the firmware compared to the 878.
The original 6X2 was a licensed 878UV variant as well. That's mainly what Btech does, licenses an existing design and then make their own special version of it, usually adding some features the original didn't have.
Please tell me they'll add bluetooth android app programming like their GMRS PRO. The app based sms would be nice as well. Thanks for all the videos. I have so much to learn and so little info retention, but your quick and direct approach is good for my brain struggle.
@@realgameplayfootageonly8210 I always obey FCC regulations, but I also have a friend and he tested and confirmed that you can Tx and Rx on GMRS and MURS with it.
He's getting free stuff from the company, could you blame him?? Lol... I love my anytone 878v2... Bluetooth and GPS and aprs works awesome. Just get the anytone and not a copycat.
A few notes of the improved firmware edits: we greatly improved APRS receiving stability and firmware reliability. The DMR-6X2 PRO has true ad-hoc without any time out, Store and forward repeater option, priority scan and linked multi scan groups, and our programming CPS has easy descriptions written in the US for simpler use. There are also minor convenience changes such as allowing for a daytime/night-time display, analog squelch can be adjusted from a side key press, and linked scanning groups and other simple user convenience tweaks. Oh and of course... we have an earpiece included 😂😂
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Interesting additions. Keep up the great work Btech.
Make a ip67 rated version
Yes, please make an ip67 version and MANY more people will be interested.
I love the innovation with BTECH. I am an avid user of the GMRS-Pro and the 6x2 Pro is next on my list now I passed the Tech exam. Just waiting on my call sign now. Great videos as always sir. 👏
Thanks
Congratulations on the license
Does the "analog" SMS mean APRS messaging? I'd love to see a full deep dive video on the APRS features of the radio.
Yes it does
Transmitting on dmr the other day, near a power outlet, for some reason every time i transmit, like a 2 feet away, the power outlet at same time makes some rattling noise, what's going on???
it's the feds
DMR RFI
@HamRadio2
I guess you are right., the first time gave me a jump-scare 🤣🤣🤣
Looking forward to "6x2Pro vs D8787UVII vs GD-88"
I would also like to see this comparison
Is it possible to program gmrs frequency to this radio? And if so how can I do it???
For listening, yes
@@HamRadio2 so I have a btech dmr-6x2 pro and I want to program gmrs channels to use with the other baofeng radios I have. If it’s posable could you make a video about this???
only if those other Baofeng radios are GMRS radios
One thing I liked on the original 6X2 was they shipped with two batteries, a base 2100 mAH and extended 3100 mAH. Sad they don't include both now, as the extended one feels rather thick in my hand. The original 6X2 could also import an 878 plug, so that would be something to try here as well.
The original 6X2 also had much better scanning features than the 878UV, namely that channels could have multiple scan groups, ad-hoc TG entry from the keypad, and priority channel scan. I'd be surprised if that's not the case of the Pro vs the XVII.
Ad-hoc talkgroup selection is a killer feature and the 6X2 PRO has it as well. My channel list is a lot more manageable now. Those other software features you mentioned are in the PRO as well.
@@JimVajda82 Yeah, I figured they would. I've been using Btech stuff for a while because they've showed me great customer support. They even asked me to be a beta tester as they were rolling out the updates on the original 6X2
I work out on the river can this radio go on the basic VHF marine channels and if so how to do
8:07 Freudian slip?
Cool looking Analog / DMR Radio
How do you input channels from radio reference
I have a question, I have one of the anytone at-d878uvii plus but I have the blue button, not green. It seems to function as the plus. Should I contact anytone?
I just bought an Anytone 878 vII plus with the green button on top. It looks to be nearly identical to the Btech you are reviewing. I heard it was made by the same manufacturer. I have not confirmed that 100 percent yet.
Both of those are made by Anytone
I'd like to know more about the APRS features.
I'll be doing a video about that soon
@@HamRadio2 That's great. My understanding is many radios don't do it very well. Perhaps you could even compare it to another APRS radio.
Thanks!!
I have a gmrs license and a few radios. Taking my technician exam soon and looking for my first ham HT. Is it true that this model is both part 90 and 97? Can I use it for both ham and gmrs?
I am pretty sure this is a rebadged Anytone, the battery that you pulled out of the box is the same model as the the one that just came with my AT-D878UVII Plus, the QB-44HL, the rest of the accessories, also look like the same, even the bluetooth headset, even the manual looks to be the same, except for the branding on it. If that is true, then hey for a little less $$, for pretty much the same radio, that is cool, hopefully you get a chance to play with the code plugs to see how much difference there is in firmwares.
This isn't news. Most of Btech's products are licensed variants of other radios. They typically put their own spin on them, usually adding a few extra features.
Same hardware, vastly better software.
Which frequencies can the radio use encryption on? Not asking about the legal caveats, just the radio's technical ability.
ALL BANDS
@@james19Xeven APRS? That's strange... don't think that would work too welll... lol
@@YZFoFittie works fine
@@YZFoFittie you wouldn't encrypt aprs
@james19X you said, "works fine" but APRS wouldn't work if encryption was on. I was asking if the radio allows for that.
Wow this looks way better than my uv5r
It's also $300
😂😂😂
Can these connect to a phone and send msgs like the btech gmrs pro? Thanks
Not in the same way
Can the radio be programmed to transmit on 2 meters, 70 CM and GMRS bands ?
No
I was hopping that the radio could be unlocked to transmit on both bands.
Nope. I don't know of any GMRS radios that can do this - most don't even have a VHF RF module.
It can’t be “ jail broke “ like my friends baofeng bff8hp?
Yes, FTS and GMRS and MURS
I've just picked up one of these, and I'm seeing my DMR ID show up on callwatch as 7 digits then an underscore at the end. Is anyone else having this problem?
Does AT Options work with it to add 220 band?
I didn't try it
Has anyone tested this long-term yet? I an curious on durability.
Is there a BTech model like this without all the DMR, GPS or anything?
I dunno man...if only there was a place you could go to look up stuff like that...
@@elmSTREETnasty or some type of forum where like minded hobbyists could share information?
My friend asked an interesting question the other day, can this be jailbroken to transmit on gmrs like the uv5r and bff8hp? 😅
Yes
This might be a dumb question, but does this require a HAM technician license? I’m between the Dmr and GSMR pro for my gf and I for dirt biking. We got separated once, and I just want the best radio to keep in contact
Only on ham bands
@@james19X does this have better range or features than say the GMRS pro?
I don’t think this radio will necessarily solve any relationship problems 😅. JK.
I just got mine yesterday. Need a bigger battery. This one comes with 3100 mAh while my Baofeng UV HP attachment battery is 3800 mAh.
Well this receive p25 digital??
No
How is this different than the Anytone? Based on the specs, it sounds like the D878UVII Plus just not as much storage.
Storage is the same. 500K ID storage, 10K TalkGroups, 4000 Channels, 250 Zones.
How many callsigns can it hold? How many talk groups?
500,000 contacts, 10,000 talkgroups, 4,000 channels
Jason: Yes, I would try exporting the Code Plug from the AnyTone 878UVII Plus and import it to the new BTECH and I would think you would be in business.
Yes I think you're right
@@HamRadio2 I had no problem importing an 878 codeplug into my 6X2. Only thing I had to tweak were the different optional screen features in the CPS. I see no reason that the UVII wont go into the 6X2 Pro.
What's the range on one of these?
Depends on where you are
So what is the difference between the standard and the pro?
The price
That Radio look Super Nice…
It does!
*goes straight to programming*
Literaly same as the 878uv. Same plastic molds for the case. I bet the firmware is identical as well. I would like to see a bit to bit diff of the firmware compared to the 878.
The firmware is not the same
what does the GPS do? besides tell you where you are
That's about it
@@HamRadio2 so it doesn't send your location to other radios?
@@sickboom7474 GPS? I don't think so. APRS does though.
@@HamRadio2 ahh so if a radio has APRS it sends information?
I didn't understand that part,
I thought it was just a function with the GPS
@@sickboom7474 no it has true APRS also
The receiving signal isn't as good as my Baofeng UV-82HP.
Just the (orange) tip!?
Analog SMS needs to be a future video
yeah good idea
Locked to Ham bands?
Nope!
Sweeeet
No
I got TH-cam Premium to get rid of the ads, even channel supporters have to see them now.. geez
Sponsored ads are a real thing on lots of channels
It’s a Anytone 878 but renamed…..
The original 6X2 was a licensed 878UV variant as well. That's mainly what Btech does, licenses an existing design and then make their own special version of it, usually adding some features the original didn't have.
I was about to say, that looks strikingly similar to my 878.
Also it's different
Please tell me they'll add bluetooth android app programming like their GMRS PRO. The app based sms would be nice as well.
Thanks for all the videos. I have so much to learn and so little info retention, but your quick and direct approach is good for my brain struggle.
That'd be nice
You should see if the AnyTone radio battery fits that BTech radio lol
It will
Can confirm the smaller 2100mah works with it.
IS IT UNLOCKED ? I WOULD LIKE TO LISTEN TO GMRS AND MURS.
Sure is!
@@JimVajda82 do you promise 😅!? I personally would never transmit but is it unlocked to transmit in an emergency? Asking for a friend.
@@realgameplayfootageonly8210 I always obey FCC regulations, but I also have a friend and he tested and confirmed that you can Tx and Rx on GMRS and MURS with it.
Unlocked and transmit on GMRS.
I watched an in video ad, then youtube gave me two more ads directly after, gonna find a different channel sorry
Those are all set by TH-cam, not me. You may find that on any channel. But I can go adjust them, so I'll go look at that now
Definitely a buzz
It’s nothing more than a rebranded Anytone 878UVII PLUS.
That's incorrect
@@HamRadio2 how do you figure? Just like the original 6x2 was basically the 878UVII or 878UV. At the end of the day it’s all cheap Chinese junk.
I’d love to “ Give The Wife to a Friend”. But she keeps coming back. LOL. Just joking.
give the wife to a friend?!
Dmr turbo TX encrypted files.
Lift the dumb laws. Respect emergency airwaves. And educate the uneducated. Watch the spectrum fly
Guy acts like he’s never unboxed an anyone before… and what’s up with the double ads!
He's getting free stuff from the company, could you blame him?? Lol... I love my anytone 878v2... Bluetooth and GPS and aprs works awesome. Just get the anytone and not a copycat.
The BTECH is made by Anytone, therefore it's not a copy. BTECH simply adds their own firmware to it.
@@HamRadio2 Overall would you recommend us buy this pro or the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus?
If this APRS Analog is just a beacon that is enough for me not to consider this. Ohh and $300 is another thing.
Can that radio talk on gmrs also? KI5WIM /Joe 73
Yes