Power & Battery

  • 3.7V - 2800 mAh Lithium Battery
  • Two-day Battery Life

Physical Footprint

  • Width: 2.5 in ( 63.5 mm)
  • Height w/o Antenna: 3.875 in ( 98.4 mm)
  • Height w/ Antenna: 12.7 in ( 323.85 mm)
  • Depth: 1.0 in ( 25.4 mm)
  • Weight: 5.45 oz ( w/o antenna), 6.65 oz ( w/ antenna)

External Inputs

  • Power Switch
  • USB-C Data Port with P/D

Privacy & Security

  • AES-256 Encryption
  • Low Probability of Detect (LPoD)
  • Low Probability of Intercept (LPoI)

Network

  • 902 - 928 MHz ISM band with FHSS
  • Autonomous Self-Forming Mesh Network
  • Autonomous Self-Healing Mesh Network
  • Intelligent RF Signature Management
  • Line of Sight Range of 30 Miles
  • Supports More Than 100 Meshed Nodes
  • Supports Up to 6 Hops
  • 1W (30 dBm) Transmit Power

Compatibility

  • Pairs with Android and iOS devices
  • Works with ATAK app for advanced users
  • Compatible with any TAK infrastructure via Beartooth Gateway

Push-to-talk Adapter and Headset Compatibility

  1. Compatible with PELTOR ComTac and its variations through: PRYME NANO-99A-BF PTT Adapter
  2. Compatible with any civilian 3.5mm headphones or earphones with the following adapters:
    • Savox BT COM
    • Aina PTT Voice Responder
    • Klein Electronics: Blu-Genie Bluetooth PTT Adapter, Triumph 1-Wire PTT Earpiece, Blu-PTT Bluetooth PTT Button

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beartooth?

Beartooth is a small device that works with your existing smartphone to communicate when you have no service. With Beartooth, you can talk, text, use maps, and share location with Beartooth users within range when you have no cellular service. Beartooth also works as a backup battery for your smartphone.

How does Beartooth work?

Once you've paired Beartooth with your smartphone, you can communicate with any other Beartooth users within range. You can use Beartooth's app to talk, text, use maps, and share your location.

When would I use Beartooth?

Anytime you are in a place that has no cellular service, like skiing or hiking, or when the networks are too congested, like at a music festival or football game.

How do I access the Getting Started Guides?

You can access our Getting Started Guides for both Android and iOS at www.beartooth.com/start.

Does Beartooth connect to the Internet?

No, Beartooth technology works independently of cell service and Wi-Fi. Beartooth allows you to communicate with those around you but does not allow you to connect to the Internet.

Which phones does Beartooth work with?

Beartooth works with Android phones running Android 5.0 or above and iOS devices listed: iPhone X, iPhone 8 plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s.

What frequencies does Beartooth operate on?

Beartooth uses a 900MHz digital license-free band, operating between 902Mhz to 928Mhz. This gives us more than enough channels to handle even thousands of users in the same location, like a music festival or sporting event.