Retevis RT95 Ham Radio Transceiver, Dual Band Transceiver
Retevis RT95 Ham Radio Transceiver, Dual Band Transceiver, Rotatable LCD Dual Display, 200 Channels, 5W/15W/25W, CTCSS/DCS, Mini Mobile Transceivers with DTMF Microphone
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| Mode | Digital/Analog | Digital/Analog | Digital/Analog | Analog | ||
| Frequency | Dual Band | Dual Band | Dual Band | Single Band | Dual Band | VHF |
| Channel | 3000 | 4000 | 200 | |||
| Battery | 3200mAh | |||||
| GPS | ✓ | ✓ | APRS | |||
| Waterproof | ✓ | |||||
| FM Radio | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Compatible with MOTOTRBO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions: | 12.4 x 16.3 x 3.9 cm; 1.28 Kilograms |
| Model: | EUA9129B-J9129A |
| Manufacture: | Retevis |
| Dimensions: | 12.4 x 16.3 x 3.9 cm; 1.28 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
Good value for the price.
I bought the Retevis RT95 as I was looking for a cheapish VHF/UHF transceiver for a project I was working on. Out of the box I was surprised how compact and lightweight the unit was. With a price point of around 100, I am happy with performance so far however its power output falls slightly below the advertised power, which really does not make too much difference.
It is of a rugged build with the metal chassis acting as a fairly good heat sink.
The display can be turned through 180-degree; allowing for different mounting positions. The Adjustable Power Output Offers 5W (low), 15W (medium), and 25W (high) options however I found best I got in high range was 22Watts mind that not allowing for any faults in the power meter.
I also like that you can control the radio on the Microphone as well as the main body with audio being routed to a microphone speaker.
The radio come provided with a programming cable; however at this stage I have not tried to programmer the radio.
The radio has a dual watch function which is sufficient for my needs, it seem to switch between two channels with no problems
The radio has no fan relying on the heat sensor to reduce power if overheating occurs.
With no Data point I experimented running my packet node (MB7NBG) using a homemade cable thrugh the microphone socket; mid power it worked ok but at full power it kept reducing power as it overheated and tripped the sensor.
Overall I am pleased with it, and have had very few issues operating it.
Top Ger
Preis Leistung top, das Gert macht einen Hochwertigen Eindruck durch die neue Firmware wurde auch die zu geringe Modulation behoben das nun in 3 Stufen im Men verstellt bzw. Angepasst werden kann. Empfnger arbeitet wie er soll die Leistung ist auch in 3 Stufen schaltbar wobei die max Leistung bei 25 Watt liegt! Ein sehr schnes Gert was auch durch Farbdisplay sowie von der Verarbeitung und Anschaffungs Preis sehr zu empfehlen ist. Was zu bemngeln wre, die Firmware steht nicht zum Download bereit wie bei anderen Herstellern ebenfalls war in der Vorgnger Version RT95 (PC Programm) mglich das S-Meter zu kalibrieren was jetzt im Programm RT95 VOX (neue Programmierungs Software) nicht mehr funktioniert! Wer mit diesem kleinen Mangel leben kann erhlt hier definitiv ein sehr gelungenes Gert.
Great little ham radio
Great little ham radio great for 2m Simplex and 70cm simplex good for reapter operations
Great if you need a little radio for the car or for camping trips to go portable
Ps this is a ham radio and requires you to have a license to operate on these bands
Plz check with your countrys government for regulations
Good functional 25w 2m and 0.7m analog transceiver.
As a Foundation License holder this radio transmits at my max permitted power of 25watts but will also transmit at 5 or 15w if low or medium power selected. Plenty of functionality and the hand mic makes selecting the frequency, channel, power and volume a doddle. The 2x 6 soft keys are user selectable and easy to use. I currently using this as a base station with a 13.8v power supply but still toying with aerials as my location is not great. I have used CHIRP to programme the radio which allows me to share channel settings with my handheld.
Good build quality works perfectly
Bought this to sit in the shack not having to move in and out of the car. A cracking little radio hooked up to x50 antenna. Solid build easy to use and setup. Great price
Excellent value for money, clear sound, well laid out controls, good sensitivity and handy programming capabilities with a connected PC. The included antenna isn’t the best, but it’s a small mag mount and probably better on a car using the roof as a ground plane that in my application at the top of the house.
Trs bon metteur-rcepteu
Trs bon metteur-rcepteur !
Le Retevis RT95 est un excellent choix pour les radioamateurs. La puissance est au rendez-vous, l’audio est clair et la rception trs propre. Le menu est simple utiliser et l’cran est bien lisible. Le rapport qualit-prix est vraiment impressionnant pour un poste mobile de cette catgorie.
Trs satisfait de mon achat, je recommande sans hsitatio
Retevis RT95 Mini Mobilgert Dualband Amateurfunk
Das Retevis RT95 ist ein kompaktes und leistungsstarkes Mobilgert fr Amateurfunk-Enthusiasten, das eine beeindruckende Kombination aus Funktionalitt, Leistung und Benutzerfreundlichkeit bietet. Mit der Mglichkeit, sowohl im 2-Meter- als auch im 70-Zentimeter-Band zu arbeiten, ist es vielseitig einsetzbar.
Leistung und Reichweite: Mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 5W, 15W und 25W bietet das RT95 die Flexibilitt, je nach Bedarf zwischen verschiedenen Leistungsstufen zu whlen. Dies sorgt fr eine hervorragende Reichweite, ideal fr den Einsatz im Fahrzeug oder stationr. Die Empfangsqualitt ist durchweg klar, selbst bei lngeren Distanzen.
Benutzerfreundlichkeit: Das Gert lsst sich leicht einrichten und bedienen. Die gut strukturierten Tasten und der klare Bildschirm ermglichen eine intuitive Navigation durch die Mens. Die Programmierung von bis zu 200 Kanlen ist einfach und ermglicht eine schnelle Anpassung an unterschiedliche Funkumgebungen.
Zustzliche Funktionen: Das RT95 untersttzt DTMF und 5-Ton-Codes, was es besonders ntzlich fr die Kommunikation in Gruppen macht. Die Mglichkeit, das Gert sowohl im Auto als auch stationr zu verwenden, macht es sehr vielseitig. Zudem ist die Tonqualitt sowohl beim Senden als auch beim Empfangen hervorragend.
Design und Bauqualitt: Das kompakte Design ist ideal fr den Einsatz im Auto und nimmt wenig Platz ein. Das robuste Gehuse ist langlebig und fr den Einsatz in verschiedenen Umgebungen geeignet. Die Montage ist unkompliziert und ermglicht eine flexible Positionierung im Fahrzeug.
Fazit: Insgesamt ist das Retevis RT95 Mini Mobilgert ein ausgezeichnetes Amateurfunkgert, das in puncto Leistung, Benutzerfreundlichkeit und Vielseitigkeit berzeugt. Es ist ideal fr Funkamateure, die ein zuverlssiges und leistungsstarkes Gert suchen, das sowohl im Auto als auch stationr eingesetzt werden kann. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhltnis ist sehr gut, wodurch es eine empfehlenswerte Wahl fr Anfnger und erfahrene Funker gleichermaen darstellt.
Retevis 95 - Plenty of features for the price....
This is a dual-band mobile radio that operates on the VHF and UHF amateur radio bands. It is a great value for the money, with a compact size and easy-to-navigate menus. The audio is not too bad, either.
Pros:
Great value for the money
Compact size
Easy-to-navigate menus
Not-too-bad audio
Large, clear display
Detachable microphone
Programmable buttons
Dual watch capability
Built-in speaker on the microphone
Cons:
No crossband repeater functionality
No dedicated volume dial
Limited alphanumeric entry
No build in fan, but has heatsink (not that it got hot, when used)
Overall, the Retevis RT95 is a great mobile radio for the price. It is compact, easy to use, and has good audio quality. If you are looking for a basic mobile radio that won’t break the bank, the RT95 is a great option.
5.0 out of 5 stars It was small, very tidy
I set this up as a home base,I FEEL I need a better antenna
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Yaesu and Icom !
Great quality, rugged construction- just as good if not better than yaesu and Icom competitors.
Allround great performance and excellent value for money.
Good Dual Band radio
Good value for money, would have liked a brighter display but thats a minor detail. Great on receive to the point where i have sold two radios that don’t perform as well.
Excellent product to introduce you to amateur radio, comes with the programming cable to connect to your computer. Free software is available to download from the internet to program in the memory channels on the radio.
A small 5 amp power supply will work the radio on low power 5w which is ideal for foundation level. You will need a licence to transmit on the radio, but you do not need one to listen only.
Display is very bright and easy to read, you can monitor 2 frequencies at the same time, the microphone is back lit, I have had excellent signal reports from transmissions I have made.
This is a cracking little radio which is fairly easy to set up & use. One slight issue – the radio suffered the “white screen bug” after 3 months light use. (The rig is fully operational but the screen goes completely blank). Retevis Customer Services were very helpful, & quickly offered a replacement. They refunded the postage (back to Germany) and shipped a replacement rig without any arguments as soon as I sent a pic of the postal receipts. Great after sales service, & I would definitely use them again having seen how good their CS is in the event of any problems.
Before you use this radio, factory reset it!
I spent over an hour programming repeaters into it only to discover that there was no receive sound. I had to reset it and then had to restart the programming again.
Once reset, it works perfect, it’s easy to program and set up.
I’m very impressed by this little radio, the screen is easy to read and microphone feels good in your hand.
Good radio for the money!
Very good mobile radio for the money. 25W seems to be adequate for working the repeaters. I get good reports on audio too. Mounted it in the car with accessory 12V lighter plug. I would suggest external speaker, built in speaker is so so.
Liked the radio control’s in general dislike the way the mike doesn’t have a sturdy connection to the radio the way a cb would have. You find yourself worried incase you damage it.
Great Radio for 2m and 70 cm
I was very happy with my radio, have enjoyed using it the input stage is very good the input/ receive stage is not deaf at all programming with chirp is easy now its supported but saying that, I would use theRetevis programming software for configuration is best to use to set up the many functions
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking produc
I’m sure it will be easy I just need to read up on it.
But seems to be working as it should.
Cannot find a single gripe about this radio. Clear bright screen, easy software programming solid build.
This radio is the mobile/driver users dream in my opinion. Hand mic can be programmed with shortcuts, swap VFO’s and volume etc.
Some reviews complain about the modulation being quiet, but I find its only 1 in a dozen operators who remark on quiet audio.
Have used it mobile for a month now and I have had copies a good 60-70 miles away and worked repeaters with similar distances on the mobile Nagoya 2/70 on mirror mount.
Loud audio with generous number of volume steps (36) mean I can find a setting that isn’t to loud or quiet unlike my HT that is one or the other.
Runs OK on 7amp mostly for home use into a slim jim im getting into repeaters in Southport, Buxton and Wales with ease running mid power.
On 70cm the radio runs hotter on 25w but for general QSO not an issue.
Smaller than you imagine when you look at it.
The microphone is really solid and not creaky.
Nothing bad to say at all. Love it… would buy another just to save swapping to the car!
Excellent radio
Free programming software from Retevis. Easy to program works well and easy to use. Compact and lightweight. I have used the CB version of this radio and thay are both good value
What can I say, Fantastic really good and smashing are words that comes to mind when using this radio.
Easy to program and loads of features, audio is excellent and it’s just what I wanted for my Land Rover, I watched a few videos online I was ready to go.
I haven’t programme one for years but it was easy and only took an hour.
(Please remember that you need a valid license to use this radio) and always read the manual before use or fitting to your vehicle.
I’m having lots of fun using it in the vehicle.
I was really happy with the service I received from Amazon.
The product arrived very quickly and was well packaged. In the box you get the radio, mounting bracket with thumb turn screws, foam pads to stop the bracket rubbing on the radio body, self tapping screws to fasten the bracket to the vehicle, 2 metre approx. power lead with inline fuse, spare fuse, keypad microphone, programming cable and user guide. My user guide was in German, however the guys at Retevis provided me with the English download.
The radio looks professionally designed and assembled. The centre piece is the colour display, which while small is easily readable and displays everything you need. 2 S meters can be displayed when in dual watch mode, they look great. Functions are selected via 6 programmable buttons, all very easy to set up. Note that there is no fan on the radio, the body does get warm particularly if you are transmitting on 25W for any length of time. The speaker is mounted on the underside of the radio and the audio quality is excellent.
Minor drawback is that you can only use 5 character channel names on the display. This is OK if you are setting up repeaters, e.g. GB3HG, as they fit perfectly, but would be better if this could be longer.
It is very easy to perform Reverse Repeater, i.e. listen on the input of a repeater to determine if you can work a station simplex. This sets it aside from some of the other “amateur” radios available for a few pounds less.
Note that whilst you have a dual watch feature you do not have two independent receivers. If you are receiving on one bank the other bank is not available.
The hand microphone has a good rugged feel to it and is well illuminated for easy operation in the dark. I’m not sure why the A/B button has to be so large! The LEDs on the microphone indicate which Dual Watch bank you are using, and separate LEDs illuminate either red or green to show when you are transmitting or receiving on each bank. The handset also has a built in speaker that can be turned on / off by the radio software. On the side is the PTT button, up/down buttons and a lock slide switch to stop you changing frequency inadvertently. Yes, you can send DTMF from the keypad, and there are 4 programmable buttons there too. I’ve had good reports of transmission quality.
All in all a very good radio at a very good price.