If writing code is your thing, you might be interested to know that we open-sourced the BTConfig software. If you would like to take a look, you can find it here:
https://github.com/bluetailtech/BTConfig
https://github.com/bluetailtech/p25rx_display
Digital Police Receiver With Bluetooth Audio Support
The BlueTail Technologies P25RX stand-alone receiver allows you to listen to unencrypted law enforcement, fire department, and other agency's P25 digital voice communications publicly available in your area. We are proud to be the only American business offering a non-subscriber receiver with excellent performance in simulcast areas.
Powered via USB, the user has a variety of listening alternatives thanks to the integrated USB, audio out, and Bluetooth devices. The P25RX can be a totally portable P25 listening solution when used with a portable USB supply and speaker / headphones.
Now supports P25-Phase II TDMA And DMR!
(Only Ships To USA)
View Details
P25RX Product Page
Purchasing InformationUser Manual And Configuration Software
P25RX User Manual (updated 2020-12-18)
See Section 2.2 Of The User Manual For Software Installation On Windows 7, 10, and Linux.
Mac OS X is not officially supported. Customers are reporting that BTConfig is working 100% as of version 2021-03-25_0703. Please see the P25RX Tips And Tricks section for more information about using BTConfig on the Mac OS.
NOTE: It is always a good idea to back-up your talk groups and roaming flash before updating to a new version of firmware.
Current Recommended version: "Latest Stable 2021-04-20_1234".
Note: after installing this version, downgrading to previous versions prior to ver 03-21_2028 requires using the 'TG Hold for 10 seconds during power-up method".
BTConfig-2020-11-15_0633 (Previous Stable)
BTConfig-2021-01-05_1304 (Previous Stable)
BTConfig-2021-02-23_1415 (Previous Stable)
BTConfig-2021-02-24_1047 (Previous Stable)
BTConfig-2021-03-10_0709 (Previous Stable)
BTConfig-2021-04-20_1234 (Latest Stable)
This version will ship with new receivers. This version has many bug fixes. Please see firmware history for more information. It appears to be the best release to date.
Mixed-mode scanner version in progress... more later.
Firmware History
All Previous Releases
P25RX Tips And Tricks
BTConfig Software
