The Retevis RA79 is a versatile, high-performance amateur radio designed for hobbyists, adventurers, and emergency communicators. It combines wide frequency coverage (50-600MHz) with 5W output power to ensure reliable long-range communications in the aviation, NOAA weather, amateur bands, and more.
The Retevis RA79 amateur radio supports AM air band reception (108-136MHz), with its built-in scan function, users can quickly locate nearby air channels, perfect for amateurs, hikers and aviation enthusiasts seeking real-time air band updates.
F2:108-.0000-135.9750MHz(RX only)
F3:136.0000-173.9750MHz(TX and RX both)
F4:174.0000-349.9750MHz(RX only)
F5:350.0000-399.9750MHz(RX only)
F6: 400.0000-469.9750MHz (TX and RX both)
F7:470.0000-600.0000MHz(RX only)
FM Radio: 76.000-108.000MHz
The first one: retevis official frequency writing software. The second type: chirp frequency writing software. The third way: write frequency through keyboard.
RA79 handheld ham radio meets Various scenarios for radio amateurs' daily use
RA79 made a video of installing EGZUMER firmware, which resulted in RA79 being able to receive SSB/CB/10M segments after installation.
1, Question: What is the range of Retevis RA79? Answer: RA79 is a 5w Power ham radio, so the range will easy to reach 1-5km. But it will be affected by the environment.
2, Question: What's the difference between RA79 and Quansheng UV-K5? Answer: Almost the same. Don't worry about shopping on Retevis.
3, Question: Does this RA79 ham radio support Cross-band Communication? Answer: Yes, if you are looking for an affordable ham radio, RA79 will be a good choice to be your first ham radio in 2023.
4, Question: All talk about this RA79 handheld ham radio are full bands? What are the meanings? Answer: Full bands mean this RA79 walkie-talkie can receive almost the full band from 50 to 600mhz. These bands include FM radios and Airband also. And RA79 can transmit on Dual band UHF and VHF ham band.
5, Question: Does RA79 Long-range 5W radio can expand its frequency from Ham band to full band? Answer: Yes, because RA79 is the ham radio, the US version and EU version we offer are all the Ham bands with 2m and 70cm Bands. If you want to expand its frequency range, please contact us.
6, Question: What's the difference between RA79 and RT5R? Answer: Please see details below.
General Specifications |
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Channel |
200 |
FM Radio Channel |
20 |
NOAA Channel |
10 |
Frequency Stability |
±1ppm |
Modulation Mode |
FM:11KφF3E (12.5Khz) 16φF3E (25Khz) |
Dimension |
115×60×37.5 mm (without antenna) |
225g (including antenna and battery) |
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Operation Temperature |
-10 °C ~+50 °C |
Antenna Impedance |
50 Ω |
Receiving |
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Sensitivity |
FM (12dB SINAD) |
F1 (50-76Mhz) |
-121dBm |
F2 (108-135.9975Mhz) |
-121dBm |
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F3 (136-173.9975Mhz) |
-123dBm |
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F4 (174-349.9975Mhz) |
-123dBm |
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F5 (350-399.9975Mhz) |
-123dBm |
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F6 (400-469.9975Mhz) |
-123dBm |
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F7 (470-599.9975Mhz) |
-121dBm |
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WFM(20dB SINAD) |
WFM (76-108Mhz) |
-110dBm |
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AM (10dB S/N) |
F2 (108-135.9975Mhz) |
-113dBm |
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Audio Frequency |
≥0.5W |
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Audio Distortion |
≤10% |
Transmitting |
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Frequency range |
US version: UHF 420-450Mhz; VHF 144-148Mhz; |
Output Power |
<5W |
Emission Current |
≤1.5A |
Max Frequency Deviation |
≤5Khz (25Khz) ≤2.5Khz (12.5Khz) |
Modulation Distortion |
≤5% |
Stray Power |
≤7.5uW |
Adjacent Channel Power |
70dB(25Khz) 60dB (12.5Khz) |
Residual Modulation |
40dB |
Great little Ham Radio for 2 metres and 70 cms, great also for monitoring the air band. All at an amazing little price.!
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