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BTECH UV-25X2
The simplest CHIRP-programmable 2m/70cm mobile in the BTECH line, and a sensible first vehicle radio. If you want 220 MHz, step up to the BTECH UV-25X4; if you want 50 W, the BTECH UV-50X2 shares this body.
Decision helper
Is this mobile radio right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓First vehicle radio for 2m and 70cm
- ✓Home base use with a 13.8 V power supply (sold separately)
- ✓CHIRP users who want to program from a computer
- ✓Operators who like monitoring a second frequency
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕220 MHz operators (the BTECH UV-25X4 covers 222 to 225 MHz)
- ✕Anyone who wants 50 W (the BTECH UV-50X2)
- ✕Buyers who need digital modes or Bluetooth
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Supported by CHIRP for programming
- Quad-watch monitoring of up to three extra frequencies
- RJ45 mic port with audio input and output, plus a K1 adapter in the box
- Mounting hardware, brackets and speaker mic included
- Same body family as the UV-25X4 and UV-50X2
What we don't
- 25 W ceiling, below the 50 W norm for mobiles
- Analog FM only, no digital modes
- No antenna or programming cable in the listed kit
Availability
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Overview
The UV-25X2 is a straightforward dual-band analog FM mobile for 2m and 70cm: 25 W on VHF and 20 W on UHF at high power (10 W and 7 W low), with 200 memory channels. It transmits on 144 to 148 and 420 to 450 MHz and receives 136 to 174 and 400 to 520 MHz. Quad watch lets you set one primary band and monitor up to three other frequencies, and it can run VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF.
The second-generation mic port carries audio input and output over RJ45, and a K1 adapter is included, so aftermarket K1 audio accessories plug in. The listed kit has a speaker mic, DC cable, radio and mic brackets, mounting hardware and a user guide, but no antenna and no programming cable (BTECH suggests its PC04 FTDI cable). It programs with CHIRP.
The tradeoffs: 25 W is below the 50 W norm for mobiles, it is analog only, it has no 220 MHz (the UV-25X4 adds 222 to 225 MHz), and no IP rating, Bluetooth, GPS or APRS is listed.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| TX Power (High) | 25.00W |
| TX Power (Low) | 10.00W |
| Memory Channels | 200 |
| CHIRP compatible | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| RX Range | 136.0000–520.0000 MHz |
| FCC Authorization | Covers the electronics only (Part 15B) |
| FCC ID | 2AGND25XX |
| FCC Rule Parts | Part 15B |
| color | Multi-color |
| unitCount | 1 |
Key Features
- 25 W VHF / 20 W UHF high power, 10 W / 7 W low
- Transmits 144 to 148 and 420 to 450 MHz, receives 136 to 174 and 400 to 520 MHz
- 200 memory channels, analog FM only
- Quad watch: one primary band plus up to three monitored frequencies
- RJ45 mic port with audio in/out and a K1 adapter
- CHIRP support
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