BTECH FRS-B1 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the BTECH FRS-B1 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
BTECH programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the FRS-B1
- 22 memory channels, numbered 1 to 22
- Channel names up to 6 characters
- Transmit power: High 2.0W, Low 0.5W
- Modes: FM, NFM
- Bands: 400–470 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
Can I update the firmware on the FRS-B1?
BTECH publishes no firmware update for the FRS-B1: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. Its firmware downloads cover the DMR and PRO-series radios; the analog FRS, GMRS, MURS and UV sets get CPS only.
BTECH downloads at baofengtech.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a BTECH FRS-B1
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check BTECH FRS-B1 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the BTECH FRS-B1?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the BTECH CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own BTECH FRS-B1 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the BTECH FRS-B1 hold?
22, numbered 1 to 22 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the BTECH FRS-B1?
BTECH publishes no firmware update for the FRS-B1: its radios are programmed at the factory, and their firmware is not meant to be replaced. Its firmware downloads cover the DMR and PRO-series radios; the analog FRS, GMRS, MURS and UV sets get CPS only. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.