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Retevis A3 Ham Radio Quad Band Transmission Full Band Reception Amateur Radio

Retevis A3 Ham radio is offering a comprehensive suite of features tailored for outdoor enthusiasts. From its quad-band transmission and full-band reception to its customization options and wireless duplicating, the A3 handheld Ham radio ensures you stay connected, informed, and in control during any adventure. With its robust design, intuitive interface, and exceptional performance, it is a great companion for Hams who value reliability, versatility, and innovation.

Quad-Band Transmission Handheld Ham Radio

The A3 handheld Ham Radio supports 10m, 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, providing Ham radio enthusiasts with the flexibility to communicate. Perfect for outdoor adventures, this feature ensures you're connected across various terrains and distances, making it an ideal choice for long-range communication in diverse environments.

Seamless Communication

With a dual-channel setup and independent volume control, these amateur radios allow you to monitor two channels simultaneously and communicate on either one with ease. This ensures smooth coordination and uninterrupted communication, keeping you connected and in control, no matter the situation.

Full Band Reception HAM Radio

The A3 handheld Ham radio covers a wide range from 0.5 to 1160 MHz, supporting AM, SSB, FM, and AIR modes. This feature offers Ham radio enthusiasts comprehensive coverage, allowing them to tune into a diverse array of bands. Whether you're exploring distant ham radio frequencies or staying updated, this ensures a safer and more enjoyable communication experience.

NOAA Function

The Retevis A3 is equipped with 10 NOAA weather channels (162.400–162.550 MHz) and supports SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) decoding. It continuously monitors background signals in silent mode and automatically receives official alerts for storms, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires. When a local emergency is detected, the radio instantly triggers an 85dB alarm with voice broadcast and on-screen text prompts, ensuring you stay informed and can respond quickly—even in low-light conditions.

One-Key Pairing & Wireless Duplicate

The A3 Ham radio features a seamless one-key pairing function, allowing you to easily sync bands between radios. Perfect for outdoor adventures, whether coordinating a search or enjoying a group hike, it ensures you stay connected and in sync. Additionally, the wireless duplicate feature enables quick and easy duplication of radio bands, simplifying the setup process for multiple radios and ensuring consistency across your entire group.

Customizable Side Keys

Retevis A3 handheld HAM radios offer customizable side keys, allowing you to personalize your radio's controls to match your specific needs. Access essential features effortlessly, ensuring you stay in control and fully focused on the task at hand, without distractions.

Customization Options

The A3 handheld amateur radio offers a range of customization options, including DIY boot screens, text messages, end tones, and Magic Voice. These features allow Ham radio enthusiasts to personalize their experience, adding a unique touch to their communication gear while enhancing both functionality and fun.

Spectrum Analyzer

The A3 Ham radio comes with a built-in Spectrum Analyzer, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers real-time band analysis, helping you identify the clearest channels for communication. This ensures optimal connectivity, keeping you in touch with your team, no matter where your adventure takes you.

Long Battery Life

The A3 handheld ham radio features a 2500mAh battery, providing an impressive 119 hours of standby time and 16 hours of continuous use. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, it ensures you stay connected without worrying about running out of power, so you can focus on enjoying your adventures.

FAQ:

1. Does the Retevis A3 handheld ham radio transmit in SSB (Single sideband)?

The Retevis A3 is equipped with full-band reception, which allows it to receive SSB signals, but it does not transmit in SSB mode. Instead, it uses AM and FM for transmission, which is perfect for everyday communication, including long-range communication in outdoor settings

2. Does the Retevis A3 amateur radio support 2-Tone encode/decode?

Yes, the Retevis A3 supports DTMF, 2-TONE, and 5-TONE calling for advanced signaling. These features allow for remote activation of repeaters, selective calling, and emergency signaling. Whether you're triggering a repeater or communicating in an emergency, the A3 ham radio ensures clear and effective signaling in critical situations.

3. Can the Retevis A3 Pair with UHF Digital Radios?

The Retevis A3 is an analog radio, but it can pair with UHF digital radios when they are set to analog mode. Since the A3 operates in analog mode, it will communicate with digital radios that are transmitting in analog mode. However, it cannot connect with digital radios when they are in digital modes like DMR or P25.

4. How Many Channels Can the Retevis A3 Scan?

The Retevis A3 can scan up to 999 channels, and it comes with a 48-channel scan list. This makes it perfect for monitoring multiple frequencies, especially in environments where constant communication and coordination are required, such as outdoor expeditions or emergency situations.

5. Is the Retevis A3 set up for repeater work with offsets and CTCSS tones?

Yes, the Retevis A3 is fully equipped for repeater work. It supports offsets (both positive and negative frequency shifts) and CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) tones, allowing users to access repeaters and engage in clear communication over longer distances.