What is the difference between the different models of the RT29?

The Retevis RT29 is a hot-selling, rugged business radio. As the needs of our customers have gradually become more diverse, we have introduced different versions. I think there will be a lot of confusion in choosing one. We will briefly introduce the differences between different models of the Retevis business walkie-talkie RT29 and some simple questions about RT29 and RT29D.

1. Currently available RT29 models

There are 5 types of RT29 series high power radios that you can find in the chart; the main differences are frequency band, waterproofness, and color.

RT29
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Color	Black	Black	Black	Orange	Orange
Model	Analog Radio	Analog Radio	Analog Radio	Analog Radio	Analog Radio
Frequency Range	UHF	UHF	VHF	UHF	UHF
Waterproof	NO	IP67 waterproof	IP67 waterproof	NO	IP67 waterproof
Power	10W	10W	10W	10W	10W
Environmental Characteristics	City-specific Indoor High power	Urban Outdoor Work Industrial All-rounder	Outdoor long distance rugged	City Safety Alert	Professional rescue Extreme environment
Scenario	① Hotel & Mall Security ② factories, warehouses, and workshops ③ Construction sites (indoor) ④ Exhibition Center Event Coordination	① Logistics and warehousing ② Mining and construction sites ③ music festivals and sporting events	① Forestry＆agricultural ② Geological exploration ③ Outdoor Activities ④ golf courses＆racecourses	①Urban road construction ②traffic control ③road inspection ②Airport worker	① fire rescue ② mountain rescue ③ outdoor sports support ③ power rescue
User Group	Security guard Property manager Factory foreman Construction foreman Logistics manager	Logistics Coordinator Mine Worker Construction Worker Outdoor Activity Organizer Emergency Rescue Volunteer	Farmer Forest Ranger Geological Survey Team Member Outdoor Tour Leader Scenic Area Safety Officer	Road maintenance worker Airport ground crew City staff Patrol	Professional rescue team members Adventure guides Electric power rescue personnel Specialized industry workers
Tips: Determine the environment: Will it be primarily used in urban areas/indoors (select UHF) or in open areas (select VHF) Determine protection: Will it need to withstand rain, snow, dust, and immersion (select IP67) Determine safety: Will high visibility be required to ensure personal safety (select orange)

Apart from the differences above, they are identical in terms of functionality and features.

Common Feature of Retevis RT29

1. High Power makes RT29 the best long-range waterproof walkie-talkie

RT29 heavy-duty 2-way radio has a high-power design that can effectively penetrate dense buildings and steel structures. 

2. Long Standby Two-Way Radio

3200mAh high-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery, daily use time of more than 12 hours, standby time of up to 250 hours.

3. Simple design without buttons:

The design of this walkie-talkie is very unique, the absence of buttons can facilitate us to better place the radio in our pockets, belts and small backpacks. In this way, we can avoid the call impact caused by mistaken touch and ensure the smooth running of work.

4. Large PTT design:

A large PTT (talk button) on the side facilitates communication without removing heavy gloves. This better ensures the efficiency of work and the convenience of calls.

5. Rugged and Solid Body：

The rugged body resists vibration, shock, and abrasion in harsh environments to provide cost-effective connectivity and keep your workplace running smoothly.

6. Safety Features：

Safety always comes first in the workplace, and the Retevis RT29 ruggedized two-way radio has been specifically designed with a local emergency alert feature to alert team members at critical moments and prepare them for any possible danger. This feature not only enhances safety in the workplace, but also improves the team's emergency response capabilities.

There is also an upgraded DMR version digital radio of the RT29 - Retevis RT29D

The Retevis RT29D is available in two main versions 

	RT29	RT29D	RT29S
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Model	Analog mode	Digital mode	Analog mode
Frequency Range	UHF/VHF	/	GMRS/UV
Bluetooth	/	√	/
Screen	/	/	√
Waterproof	IP67	IP67	IP67
Power	10W	10W	10W

RT29D Bluetooth version

RT29D Non-Bluetooth version

You can refer to this article <What is the difference between Retevis RT29 and RT29D ?>for the specific difference.
Learn more about RT29 - <FAQs on Retevis RT29 Long range waterproof radio>

Retevis releases the new product RT29S 10W long-range radio with noise reduction and LCD display. There are three versions: GMRS, UV dual band for EU, and UV dual band for Canada. Click here to know more about Retevis RT29S.