Perfect for our camping trips! This RT97 GMRS Repeater is a game-changer. We set it up at the RV, and suddenly our handhelds have clear coverage for miles around the entire campground. The compact size fits anywhere, and running it off the car power is brilliant. So easy to set up!

Bought the RT97 Repeater to boost communication on our family farm. The signal penetration is impressive; we now have reliable contact even in the far pastures and behind barns. The full-duplex feature makes conversations feel natural. A solid piece of durable gear for daily outdoor use

Range extension works as promised! Using our RT97 Repeater from a hilltop, we easily communicated with handhelds over 10 miles away in open country. The multiple power options (DC, car, solar) make it incredibly versatile for any adventure.

The compact design of the RT97 is what sold me. It's so much smaller and easier to deploy than I expected. Used it during a large outdoor event to coordinate staff, and it performed flawlessly. Clear communication over a much wider area than just simplex.

Easy to install and operate. Even as a beginner to GMRS repeaters, I had my RT97 up and running in no time. The instructions were clear. It now serves as a mini base station at our cabin, perfectly bridging the signal gap to the nearest town for reliable contact

Durable and waterproof design lives up to the claim. My RT97 Repeater has been mounted outside for months and endured rain and dust without issue. This reliable communication tool is exactly what we needed for our remote construction site monitoring.

For the price, the RT97 Portable Repeater delivers outstanding performance. It significantly extended our handheld radios' range during a search and rescue training exercise. The full-duplex transceiver function is key for efficient, real-time coordination.

The car charger option makes the RT97 incredibly useful for mobile operations. We use it with a roof rack antenna while convoying. It turns our separate vehicles into a unified communication network with extended range. Highly recommended for overlanding groups.

Essential for music festival security coordination. We deployed multiple RT97 repeaters on poles around the perimeter. Security teams could maintain clear, real-time contact across the vast, noisy venue, greatly improving response times to incidents.

Saved the day at our charity marathon. Used the RT97 as the central communication hub linking aid stations, route marshals, and the medical tent. The full-duplex feature was vital for coordinating emergency vehicle access seamlessly.

The backbone of our outdoor film shoot communication. With crew scattered across a large valley, the RT97 repeater provided reliable signal coverage that cell phones couldn’t. Directors, camera ops, and logistics were always in sync.

Essential for managing our 500-acre cattle ranch. Before the RT97 repeater, valleys and distant pastures were dead zones. Now, the herders, mechanics, and main house are in constant contact. It's as vital as a good fence.

Transformed communication for our vineyard harvest crews. With teams spread across rolling hills, the RT97’s clear signal lets the foreman coordinate picking, transport, and processing in real-time, boosting our efficiency by at least 30%.

Revolutionized communication for our long-haul trucking convoy. Mounting an RT97 in the lead truck creates a dedicated, crystal-clear channel for 5-6 trucks. We discuss routes, hazards, and rest stops without relying on finicky CB radios.

Ideal for managing operations at a busy lumber yard. The RT97 connects the scale house, loading crews, forklift operators, and office. This seamless communication speeds up truck turnover and reduces costly errors in order fulfillment.

Used by our utility company for storm outage restoration. Crews spread across a county can communicate via the RT97-linked system, reporting line repairs and coordinating with the central dispatch much faster than before

The full-duplex function is a revelation for our drone mapping team. While surveying a large construction site, pilots and data managers can talk over each other instantly to adjust flight paths and confirm coverage without the “over-and-out” delay of simplex radios. This RT97 repeater slashed our project time.

Deployed with our volunteer fire department for wildfire support. When comms towers were threatened, we set up an RT97 on a vehicle to create an instant, mobile command link. Its durability in smoky, harsh conditions was impressive.

Peace of mind for our remote cabin. Leaving an RT97 powered by a small solar setup at the cabin means we always have a way to reach the nearest town via our handhelds if someone gets injured or needs help.

The compact size is perfect for our film production sound department. We discreetly place the RT97 near the set, and it allows the sound mixer, boom operator, and utility crew to have clear, whispered conversations in real-time via their headsets without interfering with filming. It’s a game-changer for subtle coordination.

Essential tool for managing volunteer communications during a city clean-up day. Dozens of volunteer teams spread across neighborhoods stayed connected via the RT97, reporting progress and requesting supplies without using personal cell phones.

Kept our university campus festival safe and organized. The RT97 served as the command center’s link to security patrols, first aid tents, and stage managers. Its rugged build handled the busy, all-day operation perfectly.

Critical for managing parking and traffic flow at a stadium concert. Traffic control teams at remote parking lots used the RT97 to relay information back to command. This extended communication range prevented gridlock and sped up entry.

Simple enough for all staff to use. We didn’t need extensive training. Our hotel staff, from engineers to servers, picked up using the RT97-connected radios immediately. It’s a user-friendly system that just works.

Enhanced our event setup efficiency. For large weddings, our setup crew uses the RT97 to coordinate furniture placement, AV setup, and floral arrangements across multiple locations simultaneously. It cuts setup time in half.

A game-changer for our resort hotel! Placed the RT97 repeater in the central bell tower. Now, our front desk, valet, housekeeping, and maintenance teams have clear and instant communication across the entire sprawling property, including gardens and remote bungalows.

Great for coordinating valet and shuttle services at our airport hotel. The RT97 provides clear communication between the front door, parking lot, and shuttle vans, reducing wait times and confusion during peak hours.

Durable and weather-resistant – exactly what we need. Our RT97 repeater is mounted in a semi-outdoor area for best coverage. It has endured heat, humidity, and rain without a single hiccup in reliable communication.

Vital for real-time updates during a cycling race. Officials at the start, finish, and key checkpoints used the RT97 GMRS repeater to share race progress, rider positions, and any emergencies faster than any other method available.

Durable and waterproof design proven in a mangrove swamp survey. Our environmental assessment team exposed the RT97 repeater to constant humidity and salt spray. It never faltered, providing the reliable communication backbone we needed to log data and ensure team safety in that challenging ecosystem.

The car power adapter is brilliant for our mobile concierge. They keep an RT97 in the golf cart, powered from the cart, creating a moving communication hub that covers the entire resort as they drive around assisting guests.

Compact size is a huge advantage in urban hotels. We discreetly placed the RT97 in a telecom closet. It provides full building coverage without taking up valuable space or requiring complex installation—perfect for retrofitting.

Its compatibility is outstanding. We integrated the RT97 into our existing mix of different brand GMRS handhelds and mobile radios. Everything worked together perfectly right out of the box, extending our communication range without requiring us to replace all our gear. Great value.

Perfect backup during network outages. When our hotel’s Wi-Fi and phones went down during a storm, the RT97 repeater kept our essential operations communicating. It’s now a key part of our emergency preparedness plan.

As a radio operator with over 30 years of experience and a long-time Retevis customer, I have had the pleasure of using the RT97 GMRS Repeater for several years. I mostly use the repeater during camping trips with my family and Scouts, where portability and reliable communication are essential. I’ve shared my experience with the RT97 through a video and continue to rely on it for our outdoor activities. It’s become an indispensable piece of equipment for staying connected in places where traditional communication methods fail.

I use the Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater for personal use when my family goes hunting or camping in remote areas. In these rugged terrains, staying connected is crucial, and often the only option is to place the repeater on a high peak. This allows us to maintain communication down into the ravines and valleys below, where regular radio signals would fail. In September 2024, our family experienced firsthand just how essential this communication tool can be. Our pack horses got trapped in a dense wooded area under fallen trees, making it impossible to free them. In a situation like this, quick help was necessary, and thankfully, we had the RT97 repeater positioned high on a peak, allowing us to reach our base camp. With the repeater’s strong and reliable signal, we were able to get immediate assistance, and help was sent without delay. Though many around us assumed it was our radios that made the difference, the real hero was the Retevis RT97 repeater, which provided the necessary signal to stay connected in this challenging terrain.

It’s portable, easy to install, and greatly extends our radio range.

I get the RT97 repeater up and running It is doing a good job we’re talking about 19mile from cow camp to home Lots of hills and trees between us is siting around 5140’ and home is about 4100’

The duplexer prevents cross-talk even with 15+ radios online. Pro tip: Mount the unit vertically to prevent dust ingress during off-road vibration.

After struggling for years with spotty comms in the Appalachian foothills, our hunting group deployed the RT97 repeater on a 30ft pine tree with a Tram 1486 antenna. Despite dense foliage, we now maintain clear contact across 8 square miles. The solar-compatible battery lasts 3 days of dawn-to-dusk operation - just enough for weekend trips.

Works great may have to get one more to cover all the nooks and crannies in our twenty square mile mountain ranch. Highly recommended.

If you don't need a lot of power and you want easy setup, this is your device. If you need station ID for allowing public to use, RT97 is the way to go. I have no background in radio and this was super easy to setup with an online video once.

Really helped our portable radios along with increased our coverage in our vehicles from around 3 miles to 9 miles.Really great product and worth the buy.

when used with a Comet 712 efc gmrs antenna on a 40 ft tower in a hilly area using mag mount antenna on trucks we reached out 15 miles

We are running one of these local and it works excellent all around the valley. I decided to purchase my own to set up mobile for camping and such.

Purchased this GMRS repeater to set up an ad-hoc bicycle based repeater network for events where participants may not want to carry mobile devices. Havent put it into use yet, but tests show it works extremely when parked atop a downtown parking structure. Powered by a small lithium battery tge entire system of repeater and vattery fits into a discreet looking backpack.

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Works perfectly FOR LONG-RANGE COMMUNICATION. Easy to use, easy to carry.

A compact, easy to use, easy to program GMRS repeater.

This repeater is an awesome value for the money it works fantastic on our hunting property, I have it connected to a 12-volt deep cycle battery. Built a 20' tall mast out of 2 chain link fence top rails guy wires and a nice GMRS antenna connected with lmr400 coax it's a sweet setup!!! Couldn't be more satisfied with this purchase nice job Retevis I will be purchasing another one for my home property.

Bought it based on reviews on youtube and have not been disappointed - this thing is cool. Set up in a hilly area with a lot of trees and I seem to be getting what would be expected in this terrain and such. Solid coverage over 800+ acres with only a few spots being hit or miss. Has greatly increased comms ability in the area. Using a low-priced Omni antenna as well with no complaints. Shipping direct from the manufacturer was quicker.

Presently I am getting 16 miles of coverage in a mountainous area. This summer I will place the unit at about 7000 feet after the snow recedes and should get 100 miles coverage. The best GMRS Repeater to expand my handheld radios

This mobile and durable repeater works well for the GMRS operator looking for versatility. This repeater increased handheld transceiver range by several miles with even just a small mag-mount antenna. The repeater is even reprogramable. Highly recommend.