Retevis RA89 is a dual band high power handheld radio with a waterproof rating of IP68. It has above-average battery life and strong performance in many metrics, such as its noise reduction function. Plenty of power for transmission makes sure the long range communication. It supports both manual programming and CHIRP programming.
RA89 waterproof ham radio allows you to keep a connection whether you are on land or at sea. IP68 rating makes RA89 ham radio be protected against immersion up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.
Plenty of power for transmission allows you to achieve long-distance communication with your partners or family.
Built-in with a noise reduction chip, RA89 have a noise filtering feature that can reduce unwanted noise and help in effective communication.
USB-C is a versatile and efficient charging option that is suitable for a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronics. RA89 is also equipped with a charging base for more stable charging.
Powered by a 2500mAh Li-ion battery, RA89 ham radio has a long-lasting battery life and supports all-day use. There is no need to frequently charge the radio when you are outdoors.
In VFO mode, long press the A/B key, you can quickly identify the scanned signal, copy and save the frequency and CTCSS/DCS. It is more efficient to decrypt and faster to scan.
With 2m/70cm dual band, RA89 can meet different use environments. You can use its UHF band to get stronger penetration power when you are in the city. You can use its VHF band to maximum the use effect when you are outdoors.
With FM radio, RA89 allows you to enjoy yourself in your spare time. In addition, dual watch function makes it easy to receive the call while you are using the FM radio function.
The scrambler function is efficient in avoiding eavesdropping through changing or mixing the voice and information during the transmission. It ensures your communication privacy when you want to communicate with your teammates privately.
You can turn on the function by pressing “F” Key and “# Radio” Key (in turn) to ask the people near you for help in the event of an emergency.
VFO mode provides great convenience for editing the frequencies and CTCSS/DCS anytime and anywhere. In addition, you can save them as a regular channel to meet daily use.
Chirp is open source software, which is compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux. It is greatly convenient for you to program your radios.
Model |
RA89 USA Version |
RA89 EU Version |
Frequency Range |
TX: 144-148MHz (VHF) 420-450MHz (UHF) RX: 136-174MHz (VHF) 400-480MHz (UHF) |
TX: 144-146MHz (VHF) 430-440MHz (UHF) RX: 136-174MHz (VHF) 400-480MHz (UHF) |
Memory Channel |
200 |
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Power |
High: 10W, Middle: 5W, Low: 1W |
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Battery Capacity |
2500mAh |
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Waterproof Level |
IP68 |
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Charging Jack |
USB-C |
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Operating Voltage |
7.4V DC |
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Operating Temperature |
-10℃~ + 50℃ |
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Dimension |
126*62*43 mm |
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Weight |
295g (with antenna and battery) |
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Audio Port |
Compatible with 2Pin K Plug Accessories |
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Antenna Connector |
Compatible with SMA-M Antenna |
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