How popular isBTECH?
In September 2026, people searched for BTECH by name about 8,300 times worldwide, a 144.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.2% of all global ham radio brand searches, placing BTECH fifth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ham radio brands, BTECH did not appear in any of the answers.
BTECH is the fifth most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
BaofengShare of searches 48.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
YaesuShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
IcomShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RadioddityShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
BTECHShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top ham radio brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BTECH did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Baofeng5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Yaesu4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kenwood3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AnyTone2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Xiegu2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Icom1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Radioddity1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TIDRADIO1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FlexRadio1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BTECH0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ham radio brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ham radio for beginners?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which handheld ham radio should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best amateur radio brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ham radio”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“handheld ham radio”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Which ham radio brands compete with BTECH?
Share of searches by month for Baofeng, Yaesu, Icom, Radioddity, BTECH, TIDRADIO, FlexRadio, Quansheng, AnyTone, Elecraft, Xiegu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Baofeng | Yaesu | Icom | Radioddity | BTECH | TIDRADIO | FlexRadio | Quansheng | AnyTone | Elecraft | Xiegu | Kenwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47% | 16% | 8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.2% | 15.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.3% | 16% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.9% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.8% | 13.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.6% | 15.5% | 7.8% | 7% | 2.8% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.4% | 13.4% | 8.1% | 6% | 3.1% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 43.8% | 14.7% | 9% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.6% | 15.6% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.3% | 13.1% | 9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.4% | 14.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 3% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.5% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.5% | 95.9K | +20.8% | +5.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.7% | 27.1K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.7% | 15.3K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.1% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.2% | 8.3K | -18.6% | -1.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.1% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, moved from 9th to 7th | 3.3% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 9th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 3.3% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 2.7% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 8th to 10th | 2.7% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 2.2% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.3% | 2.6K | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Baofeng48.5%
Held 1st. 95.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +5.1 points.
2.
Yaesu13.7%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
3.
Icom7.7%
Held 3rd. 15.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.1%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
5.
BTECH4.2%
Held 5th. 8.3K estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
6.
TIDRADIO4.1%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.3%
Moved from 9th to 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.3%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
AnyTone2.7%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
10.
Elecraft2.7%
Moved from 8th to 10th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.
Xiegu2.2%
Held 11th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
12.
Kenwood1.3%
Held 12th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for BTECH changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for BTECH worldwide rose from 3.4K to 8.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BTECH’s share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide increased from 1.6% to 4.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BTECH’s share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide peaked at 5.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BTECH rose from 10th to 5th among ham radio brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for ham radio brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Baofeng gained share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide, from 43.4% to 48.5%.

In September 2026, Radioddity lost share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide, from 8.1% to 6.1%.

In September 2026, BTECH lost share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 4.2%.

In September 2026, Yaesu lost share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide, from 14.8% to 13.7%.

In September 2026, Icom lost share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide, from 8.4% to 7.7%.

Elecraft’s share of searches among ham radio brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.8% to 2.7% in September 2026.
How are BTECH’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BTECH’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- btech radio
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