BTECH Relay plugin interface in ATAK
ATAK PLUGIN · RADIO BRIDGE
v2.0 · RELEASED Q1 2026

Radio Relay ATAK Plugin

Self-healing mesh networking, CoT markers, GeoChat, and position data — through off-the-shelf radios bridged into ATAK through the operator's EUD.
Ships instantly
ATAK 5.2 though 5.7
Lifetime or Annual Keys
CAPABILITIES

Every capability, tested in the field.

01 / RADIO

Radio Integration

Bridges all in-range radios onto your off-grid EUD with options to relay over TAK servers and MANET, displaying positions as virtual contacts visible to every operator on the team.

02 / TWO-WAY

Two-Way CoT Marker Sync

Relays CoT data — markers, routes, contacts — between off-grid ATAK EUDs and TAK Servers, LAN, and MANET. Syncs Meshtastic, trackers, and TAK Server contacts back to the radio network.

03 / MYCELIUM

MYCELIUM Mesh Networking

Self-healing mesh layer that auto-links every in-range radio into one resilient network. Individual nodes drop, the mesh rebuilds — TAK Server sees every leg, and operators stay on net even when the link to HQ goes dark.

04 / TWO-WAY

Two-Way Chat Bridge

Facilitates text-based GeoChat conversations between radio-equipped operators and TAK-only users. No translation layer, no message loss, no format drift.

05 / EUD

EUD Gateway

Every EUD acts as the gateway between the radio mesh and ATAK. Bridge multiple deployed networks, federate to allied teams, or run Network-Only when isolated — the operator's device is the bridge into the picture.

06 / GLOBAL

Global Repeater Panel

Live repeater data from networks worldwide, pulled directly into the plugin. Search by frequency, callsign, or proximity — push the selected repeater to your radio in one tap.

DEMOS & DEEP DIVES

See it in action.

Product walkthroughs, operator field reports, and technical deep dives. Run on real hardware, not marketing footage.

Off Grid ATAK Comms Using the BTECH UV-PRO

Off Grid ATAK Comms Using the BTECH UV-PRO

1:32 PRODUCT DEMO
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NEW MYCELIUM MESH LAYER

One self-healing mesh. Every radio.

Every in-range radio auto-links into a self-healing mesh. The EUD operates as the gateway into ATAK — when one node drops, the mesh reroutes around the gap and the rest of the team stays on net.

Topology Auto-mesh
Convergence <3 sec
Visibility Every node
MYCELIUM · MULTI-HOP TACTICAL MESH FOR NARROWBAND DMR AND TNC
Mycelium — the fungal network beneath a forest floor. Each hypha is a relay; the network is the substrate. Trees share signals, nutrients, and warnings through it across kilometres of root system. The largest known mycelium spans 2,400 acres and is still one organism. Cut a path through it and it routes around the wound overnight.

A network that is the ground itself. A relay layer that grows underneath the operator picture and routes around damage without being asked. MYCELIUM is the relay protocol inside Radio Relay that turns a fleet of DMR or TNC equipped EUDs into a coordinated mesh — every operator extends the network, no infrastructure required.

Why MYCELIUM exists

Standard DMR simplex reaches only as far as your worst-equipped operator's antenna. In austere terrain — canyons, ridge shadows, dense canopy, urban concrete — that's measured in hundreds of meters, not kilometers. Adding repeaters means infrastructure, power, and a single point of failure.

MYCELIUM skips the repeater. Every EUD is a relay. Five operators along a fireline gives you five overlapping coverage cells, automatically.

What it does

  • Flood-and-prune routingno routing tables, no neighbour-discovery handshake, no warm-up. New nodes participate the second they power on.
  • Per-priority hop budgetsMAYDAY floods 5 hops, medical / HAIL 4, op traffic 3, routine direct-only. High-priority always reaches further.
  • PLI carve-out, 5 hopsposition fixes flood every cycle so sparse teams stay tracked even through choke-points.
  • Dedup with TTL32-bit message UIDs catch echoes; the same packet is never delivered or relayed twice.
  • Random TX backoffrelayers stagger re-broadcasts so the channel doesn't collapse when many neighbours hear the same packet.
  • Battery- and voice-awarebelow ~20% battery, you stop relaying for others (your own packets still go out). Local voice TX/RX pauses relays.
  • Life-safety overrideeven on low battery, MAYDAY (P0) and medical (P1) traffic still relays. The mesh never drops a life-safety packet.
  • AES-256 end-to-endencryption is per-message, before mesh stamping. Relays forward ciphertext; only endpoints with the key see plaintext.
  • Audit logevery received packet's (sender, type, priority, hop) is logged for after-action review.
  • Mixed deploymentmesh-enabled and simplex-only nodes interoperate. No flag day. No "you're holding it wrong."

Beyond simplex.

  1. Plug-and-play coverageTurn on your radio and you're already part of the mesh — extending the network for your team and benefiting from theirs. No pairing, no setup, no neighbour discovery.
  2. Every operator is a repeaterSimplex stops at line of sight. MYCELIUM doesn't. Each teammate's EUD carries traffic forward, multiplying reach with every operator on net.
  3. Reach scales with priorityRoutine chatter stays close. Position pings reach further. MAYDAY and medical traffic floods the full mesh. The important things get through — even when terrain says they shouldn't.
  4. Self-healing by defaultDrop a node, lose a battery, hit a dead zone — the network reroutes around the gap. No commands, no confirmations. Coverage stays whole even when operators don't.
  5. A breathable channelMost mesh networks flood themselves silent. MYCELIUM doesn't. Overlapping relays cancel before they crash the airwaves — so the channel sounds like simplex but reaches like infrastructure.
  6. Battery-awareWhen your battery runs low, you stop relaying for others — but never for emergencies. MAYDAY and medical traffic always get through, even on a dying node.
NEW REPEATERBOOK · GLOBAL DIRECTORY

Every repeater on Earth. One click to your radio.

Through our partnership with RepeaterBook, every HAM and GMRS repeater in the worldwide directory is searchable from your EUD. Pick your channels, push to your radio, and you're on net — wherever you operate.

Directory 200K+
Bands HAM · GMRS
To program 1 click
NEW APRS-IS · LIVE STATIONS

Every APRS station. Live in ATAK.

Pull live APRS-IS stations into ATAK over the internet, set a center and radius, and stream every nearby callsign as a CoT marker. One toggle pushes them to your TAK server or multicast group.

COMPATIBILITY

Works with what you already field.

Tested against production ATAK versions and off the shelf radio hardware you already have.

SUPPORTED RADIOS

Radio hardware

  • BTECH UV-PRO Series
    Handheld - Mobile
  • Hytera HP7 Series
    Handheld - Mobile
  • Generic KISS TNC
    Coming Soon
  • Additional BT TNC Radios
    Coming Soon
ATAK VERSIONS

ATAK builds

  • ATAK-CIV 5.2 - 5.7
    Civilian build
  • ATAK-MIL 4.10+
    Military build
  • ITAK / TAK Aware
    Coming Soon
  • WinTAK 5.2+
    Coming Soon
PLATFORMS

Device platforms

  • Android 10+
    Primary
  • Android 14
    Tested
  • TAK Server 5.0+
    Any provider
  • GoTAK TAK_OS
    Native

Compatibility verified on production builds. Contact support for non-listed hardware or version combinations.

OPERATIONAL FLOW

How it moves data.

Three nodes, one coherent picture. Radio hardware on one end, TAK environment on the other, plugin handling the translation in between.
  1. 01 / PAIR

    Connect plugin to radio via Bluetooth

    Launch the plugin in ATAK. Pair with your BTECH radio through the standard Bluetooth dialog. The plugin auto-detects radio model and configures the correct protocol.

  2. 02 / BROADCAST

    Position, markers, and chat route automatically

    The plugin pushes CoT markers, GeoChat messages, and position data through the radio network. All nearby radios see each other as virtual contacts on the ATAK map.

  3. 03 / BRIDGE

    TAK Server relays to the rest of the force

    The gateway EUD syncs the radio network's data up to TAK Server and out to any operator in Network-Only Mode — headquarters, other sites, any team element that needs the picture.

INSTALLATION

Operational in under 10 minutes.

The plugin installs, pairs, and tests without a field engineer. Every step is documented. Every question has an answer in the knowledge base.
Most setups complete in 6–8 minutes
  1. 1

    Purchase your license

    Add to cart and check out. Key arrives by email within 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Install the plugin

    Download the BTECH Relay APK from your activation email. Load it on your ATAK EUD through the standard plugin loader.

  3. 3

    Configure your BTECH radio

    Set correct channel, power level, and Bluetooth pairing mode. Full settings in the Radio Settings guide.

    CH: 1 · PWR: HIGH · BT: ON
  4. 4

    Pair the plugin

    Open the plugin in ATAK. Tap 'Pair Radio' and select your BTECH device from the Bluetooth list. Confirm pairing on the radio.

  5. 5

    Enter your license key

    Paste the key from your activation email. The plugin validates and unlocks all features instantly.

  6. 6

    Test the bridge

    Create a test marker on your ATAK map. A second operator with a BTECH radio and the plugin should see it appear as a virtual contact. If it does, you're operational.

LICENSING

Pick the term that fits the program.

Annual for short programs and pilots. Lifetime for operational rollouts and permanent deployments. Both include every update during the license term.

TERM: ANNUAL

Annual License

$100
/ device / year

  • Full plugin functionality
  • All BTECH radio model support
  • Plugin updates for license term
  • Knowledge base + Discord support
  • Transferable with approval
TERM: LIFETIME

Lifetime License

$200
/ device, one-time

  • Everything in Annual
  • No renewal, no annual lapse risk
  • All future plugin updates included
  • Priority support channel
  • Team and fleet pricing available
Volume pricing available for fleets of 10+ devices. Contact sales for quotes on SEWP V, GSA, and SBIR contract vehicles.
COMPATIBLE HARDWARE

BTECH UV-PRO Series

The most cost effective Bluetooth TNC radio that works with ATAK.

COMPATIBLE HARDWARE

Run it with the gear it was built for.

Radios and antennas tested and tuned for the plugin. Every combination documented, every pairing verified.

FIELD NOTES

From the operators running it.

Direct quotes from teams using the plugin on real missions. Verified deployments, attributed where PR approval was granted.

SFRT
GoTAK EUDs proved invaluable during our mission, providing real-time situational awareness, secure team communication, and geospatial intelligence on the objective. We used it to map out infil/exfil points, track team positions, and maintain live comms.
— Josiah L. · SFRT Operator
UPSTATE NY POLICE
Since introducing ATAK, my department is looking at EUDs for every officer and SWAT team. A no-code, turnkey option from GoTAK makes equipping a department reasonable, affordable, and possible.
— Patrol Officer Marco S.
DEFENSE CONTRACTOR
We have acquired EUDs from GoTAK, deployed on a platoon level in a Tier 1 Special Forces unit of a European country. These devices have consistently demonstrated reliability and ease of use in the most demanding environments.
— A.K. · Defense Contractor

READY TO FIELD IT

Your team. Your radios. One coherent picture.

License the plugin in under 2 minutes. Or book a scoping call if you're deploying to a team of 10+ and need a volume quote.

  • Ships instant via email
  • Annual or lifetime
  • Fleet pricing available