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This Retevis kit pairs the RT97L 25W GMRS repeater with RA87 40W mobile radios, giving farms, ranches, and rural teams one relay core and a mobile fleet in one box. The repeater runs 16 GMRS channels behind a built-in notch duplexer, holds an IP66 rating against rain and dust, and takes a DB-9 controller for myGMRS linking.
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The bundle pairs one RT97L 25W GMRS repeater with RA87 40W GMRS mobile radios. Every option adds a coaxial extender cable, a base station antenna, and mobile radio antennas. You choose 2, 6, 10, or 20 RA87 radios, and the repeater carries its own dual power adapters and USB programming cable.
The RT97L is a Retevis 25W GMRS repeater with a built-in 25W duplexer, and it is the upgraded version of the RT97S. Midland repeaters in this class run 10W.
Because of FCC limitations on FRS, this repeater works with GMRS radios only, whether handheld GMRS radios or mobile GMRS radios.
Yes. The RT97L works with GMRS handheld and mobile radios that are repeater capable, including models from BTECH, Radioddity, and Midland. One customer runs a fleet of Baofeng UV-5G handhelds behind a Retevis repeater for a 50-mile radius plan.
The main difference is duplexer power. The RT97S uses a 10W duplexer, while the RT97L uses a 25W duplexer, and the RT97L is the upgraded version of the RT97S.
Retevis currently has two 25W repeaters: the RT97L on GMRS, and the R1, a 25W UHF analog repeater that supports VHF/UHF customization.
A GMRS repeater receives signals from one radio and retransmits them at higher power, which extends communication over a larger distance. Placing repeaters at high-elevation sites with tower-mounted antennas greatly increases workable coverage.
MA09 is a high-gain omnidirectional base station antenna covering the GMRS band from 462 to 467 MHz, and it fits the RT97L GMRS repeater directly.
The RA87 is the uplink workhorse: it mounts in a vehicle or site building, transmits at 40W into the RT97L, and the repeater retransmits to your handhelds and other mobiles. Each kit option pairs the radios with their own mobile antennas.
Coverage depends on antenna height, terrain, and obstructions. One customer pairing a 50-foot tower with an elevated antenna planned a 50-mile radius across four North Carolina towns; wooded mountains need higher placement and can still leave shadows.
Yes. This RT97L version has a DB-9 female connector for an external controller, so you can add it to the myGMRS network with a linking bundle or an all-in-one plug-and-play kit (coming soon). Linked repeater chains are already common among GMRS clubs.
The RT97L is built into a cable TV amplifier box and rated IP66, so it stands up to rain and dust at outdoor, vehicle, and remote sites. For added protection at exposed sites, mount it under a shelter.
Two adapters come in the box: a 12V/24V cigarette lighter plug for vehicles and an AC adapter for fixed sites. The low draw and small footprint also suit solar-powered repeater sites.
A USB programming cable is included, so you can set channels and CTCSS/DCS tones from a computer. A dedicated RT97L programming cable is also available as an accessory if you need a spare.
A dedicated programming cable for the RA87 40W GMRS mobile radio is sold as an accessory in the add-on list. For full RA87 channel and power specifications, see the RA87 product page.
The bundle comes with 2, 6, 10, or 20 RA87 mobile radios. Two radios cover a vehicle-and-base setup, while larger fleets fit farms, ranches, and work crews that keep several mobiles on the road.
The RT97L and RT97S are analog GMRS repeaters at 25W and 10W. The RT97P and RT97LD are DMR digital repeaters at 10W and 25W. Choose the GMRS models for standard US GMRS fleets, and the DMR models when your radios run digital.
Event crews running an RT97S in wooded mountains report that the 10W duplexer leaves coverage gaps on large courses. The RT97L doubles the duplexer power to 25W in the same portable body, which makes it the direct upgrade path.
The RT97L has a built-in notch duplexer, so you only add an antenna and a feeder cable to get on the air. The bundle already includes a coaxial extender cable and a base station antenna, and MA09 is the matching high-gain upgrade.
Farms, ranches, community communication, fishing, hiking, off-road driving, and emergency preparedness. Recent inquiries cover a family emergency GMRS network in North Carolina, an automotive and transport shop in Dallas, and an RT97 installed in a camper for road trips.
GMRS operation in the United States requires an FCC GMRS license, and repeater use follows GMRS rules. Buyers outside the US should confirm local regulations before ordering, since GMRS is a US service.
No. Inside the case there is an integrated radio module, a 25W notch duplexer, an LCD, and a DC-DC power adapter. The RT97L is a purpose-built repeater, not two handheld radios in a box.
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