- Long Range Handheld Ham Radio
- Dual Band and Dual Standby
- Support CHIRP Programming
- Up to 128 Memory Channels
- Built-in Flashlight and FM Radio
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Description
Retevis RA685 5W Dual Band Long Range Handheld Ham Radio
Retevis RA685 is a 5W Dual Band Long Range Handheld Ham Radio. With 128 channels, you have plenty of options to communicate with others. It boasts a long battery life, ensuring extended usage without the need for frequent recharging. If you go out hiking, camping, or as your first ham radio, it will be a good choice.
Main Features:
- Long Range Two Way Radio
Equipped with 5W high-power and a high-antenna, RA685 analog ham radio has impressive communication distance.
2. Dual Band Walkie Talkie
RA85 portable radio suopports VHF or UHF bands to suit different places. UHF is good for crowded areas and VHF works great in open areas.
3. Long Battery Life
1800mAh lithium battery provides 14 hours of continuous use. USB-C charging base allows you to charge directly by power bank; computer, etc.
4. Dual standby and dual band display
RA685 comes with the 1.6 inch display, and also supports dispaly two channels. So you can set two channels at the same time. Also dual standby function, can help you monitor two channels at the same time.
5. 128 Channels can be saved
RA685 allows you to save up to 128 channels. Also offers the multi CTCSS/DCS codes groups. It will easy to seek same frequencies which are talking. Or help you find the free channels to talk with your friends.
6. Easy to operate
RA685 offers the full keypad, so you can program your RA685 by its keypad. Very easy and convenient to set your radios when you are out.
7. Secure Communication: 50 CTCSS and 104 DCS can provide secure calls and reduce unnecessary calls from other stations
8. Emergency Alarm: RA685 supports local and remote alarms to help you get help in time when you are in danger.
9. Frequency Measurement/Frequency Seeking: It can help you quickly seek and store the frequency currently used by another radios.
FAQ on Retevis RA685 Long Range Handheld Ham Radio
Question 1: What's the range of Retevis RA685?
Answer 1: Generally speaking, the range of the Retevis RA685 long range ham radio is about 1 to 3 miles out of the box. But this range is just for reference, because of the actual range will be affected by terrain, obstacles, weather, etc.
Question 2: Is RA685 supported on CHIRP?
Answer 2: Yes, beside the PC software, RA685 can also be set on the CHIRP to edit frequencies and settings. Don't forget to buy a programming cable before programming your RA685 handheld ham radio.
Question 3: Does the RA685 have FM functionality?
Answer 3: RA685 amateur radio has a built-in FM radio receiver, receiving 65-108MHz. FM broadcast is the best way to get updates about what is going on nearby.
Question 4: How to compare Retevis RA685 and RT85?
Answer 4: Both RA685 and RT85 are dual band ham radios; however, RT85 has 200 memory channels, which is more than RA685‘s 128 memory channels. The battery capacity of the RA685 2-way radio is 1800mAh which is much bigger than the RT85's 1400mAh battery. And the RA685 walkie-talkie supports Type-C charging, but the RT85 does not.
Spec
| Total Speicfication | Frequency range | 144-146MHZ (RX/TX) & 430-440MHZ (RX/TX) | |
| Channel number | 128 | ||
| Channel spacing | 25/12.5kHz | ||
| Input voltage | 7.4 VDC | ||
| Battery (standard configuration) | 1800mAH(Li-Ion) | ||
| Battery Life(5-5-90, high power transmission) | About 14 Hours | ||
| Current | Standby | ≤65mA | |
| Receive | ≤450 mA | ||
| Transmit | ≤1.8 A at power; 850 mA at low power | ||
| Frequency stability | ±2.5ppm | ||
| Operating temperature | -20℃ to +60℃ | ||
| Antenna impedance | 50Ω | ||
| Walkie-talkie size (With battery, but without antenna) | 121x61x33mm | ||
| Walkie-talkie weight (Including antenna and battery) | 223g | ||
| Tramsmitting | Transmit output power | 5W/3W/1W | |
| Modulation | 16K0F3E@25KHz, 11K0F3E@12.5KHz | ||
| Spurious emission | -36dBm＜1GHz, -30dBm＞1GHz | ||
| FM signal-to-noise ratio | 45dB@25KHz, 40dB @12.5KHz | ||
| Audio distortion | ≤5% | ||
| Modulation limit | ±5.0 KHz@25 KHz, ±2.5 KHz@12.5 KHz | ||
| Adjacent channel power | 70dB @ 25KHz, 60dB @ 12.5KHz | ||
| (300-3000Hz) Audio response | +1~3dB | ||
| Receiving | Receiving sensitivity | 0.25μV (12dB SINAD) | |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | ≥60dB@25KHz ,≥55dB@12.5KHz | ||
| Intermodulation immunity | ≥60dB@25KHz , ≥55dB@12.5KHz | ||
| Conducted spurious emissions | ≤-57dB@25KHz, ≤-57dB @12.5KHz | ||
| FM signal-to-noise ratio | ≥45dB@25KHz, ≥40dB @12.5KHz | ||
| Audio output power | 1W @16ohms | ||
| Audio distortion | ≤5% | ||
| Audio response(300-3000Hz) | +1～-3dB | ||
Features
1. Frequency Range: 144-146 MHZ (RX/TX), 430-440 MHZ (RX/TX);
2. Dual Band, Dual Display, Dual Standby;
3. High, middle, and low power switching to meet the power requirements of users;
4. Up to 128 memory channels for programming frequency and other various data;
5. Multiple display modes such as channel number, frequency, channel name, etc.
6. CTCSS/DCS, DTMF signalling, rejecting redundant calls from other stations;
7. The tail tone is eliminated to avoid the impact noise from the speaker after the call is over;
8. VOX voice-activated transmission; no need to press the PTT button to talk normally;
9. Emergency alarm, ANI identification and other functions through DTMF;
10. DTMF, CTCSS (60.0 -259.9HZ), DCS signalling code function;
11. 8-step frequency selection (2.5K, 5.0K, 6.25K, 10.0K, 12.5K, 20.0K, 25.0K, 50.0K);
12. Automatic power-saving function to extend battery life;
13. SOS emergency alert function;
14. Wide/narrowband (25KHz/12.5KHz) selection function;
15. Digital FM radio (receiving 65-108 MHz)
16. Bulit-in Flashlight
17. With the direct selection of keyboard numbers for menu items, transmit and receive frequency can be manually input;
18. Special CTCSS/DCS (frequency hopping function).
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