RT85 Dual Band VHF/UHF 200 Channels FPP Amateur Radio

- Dual Band & Dual Standby: Supports dual bands (VHF/UHF) and dual standby, allowing for flexible and efficient communication.
- Emergency Alarm: Emergency alarm function can be activated by pressing [F] + [#] key, providing quick assistance in outdoor emergencies.
- VOX Hands-free Control: Allowing hands-free operation, eliminating the need to press the PTT button for replies.
- Support CHIRP & Front Panel Programming: Supports programming, making it easy for users to customize settings without needing a computer.
- FM Radio (64-108 MHz) with 24 Station Memory: With up to 24 station memory. You can listen to music and news during leisure time.
NOTE: Please click "SUPPORT" to download the programming software.
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Retevis RT85 Dual Band VHF/UHF 200 Channels 5w Portable Amateur Radio
RR85 is a dual-band dual standby UHF and UHF ham radio. The RT85 heavy-duty 2-way radios are an affordable and reliable solution for professionals who require a rugged and reliable radio to stay in contact. It has a dual-band and high-power design. It performs great in steel or concrete structures. It can have a long range in areas with fewer obstacles, suitable for warehouses, construction sites, security, parking lots, firefighting; rescue, mining, and other occasions.
Program Manually in VFO Mode of Retevis RT58
Without being bound by the computer, you can input frequency by RT85 radio's keyboard, select CTCSS, and store the channel. Short press [#] to switch into VFO mode.
Super Quality Chip -- BK4815
Adopting well-made intelligent processing chip-BK4815, reducing circuit heat, and increasing program speed and stability, more settings can be finished only through RT85 without programming software, Retevis RT85 overall works better than Baofeng UV5R.
RT85 Full-power FPP Dual Band HAM Radio- Emergency Alarm
"F" + "#" key to activate the emergency alarm function.
Local / Remote Alarm, help quickly call your partners for help in an emergency when you are outdoors.
Dual Band/Dual Display/Dual Standby/Large LCD Screen/Multiple Display Modes allow you to easily grasp the working status of the walkie-talkie. Corresponding icons will be shown on the screen when the functions start. Such as battery status, channel number, frequency, TX/RX power, scanning, dual watch/standby active, DTMF, Repeater shift direction,2 tone/5 tone, etc.
VOX Hands-free Control
Free your hands and no need to press the PTT button, easy to reply.
Rich Flexible Signaling System
Support CTCSS/DCS/DTMF/2 Tone/5 Tone, etc., shield irrelative calls, realize remote stun, remote kill, remote wakeup. Safe vocal transmission guards your privacy.
Frequency/CTCSS/DCS Scan
Unique frequency/CTCSS/DCS scanning function can help accurately find active calls.
High Brightness Flashlight
The best option for outdoor activities in dark environments or nights, such as camping in forests, hunting, or basements, night patrol, etc.
FM Radio 64-108MHz
Support up to 24 FM stations storage. In your leisure time, you can listen to your favorite music, news, etc. At the same time, you won’t miss any calls when the Dual Watch function is turned on.
1400 mAh Li-ion Battery
Intelligent Power Saving, Longer Standby Time
Long Range Two Way Radio
5W high-power and high-gain antenna, ensure clear and smooth communication at a long distance.
Multiple Scenario Application
Multiple functions and superior performance make RT85 suitable for more environments, such as airsoft games,hunting,fishing, hiking, forest, mushroom picking,self-driving tour, security guard, etc. More popular among ham radio amateurs.
What’s in the Box?
- 1x RT85 Two Way Radio
- 1x Battery
- 1x Antenna
- 1xCharger
- 1 x User manual
- 1 x Sling
Spec
General | |
Frequency Range | 136.000-174.000 MHz or 400.000-470.000 MHz |
channel capacity | 200 Channels |
Working Voltage | DC 7.4V |
Working Temperature | -10℃~+50℃ |
Battery capacity | 1400mAh |
Antenna Impendence | 50Ω |
Channel step value | 12.5KHz/25KHz |
Transmitter | |
Output power | 1W/5W |
Stray power | ≤-15db |
modulation noise | <-40dB |
Modulation distortion | <5% |
maximum frequency offset | ≤±5KHz |
transmit current | ≤1600mA |
audio response | +6.5~-14dB |
adjacent channel power | ≥65dB |
Receiver | |
Sensitivity | ≤ 0.2uV |
Occupied Bandwidth | ≤ 16KHz |
Selectivity | ≥ 65dB |
Intermediation | ≥ 55dB |
Audio power | > 500m W |
Audio distortion | ≤5% |
Frequency Stability | 5ppm |
Current | 60mA (when standby) 250mA (when working) |
Audio response | +7~-12.5dB |
Feature
- Dual-band, dual display, dual standby
- DOT-MATRIX LCD display
- 200 channels storage and scanning
- FM Radio and 24 stations memory
- A/B band independent operation
- Wide/Middle/Narrowband selectable
- VOX 0-7 grade setting
- CTCSS/DCS
- Scanning
- 1750Hz tone
- Shortcut menu operation mode
- Emergency alert
- DTMF and remote stun/kill/activate
- ANI function
- 2Tone /5 Tone
- Multi types for keys lock setting
- Multi-display mode
Product Reviews
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ManfredHighly RecommendedReviewed on Apr 20,2025You won't find a better radio for a lower price anywhere. These are dual watch, single PTT, dual band radios that do almost everything you could wantLotharGood cheap transceiversReviewed on Apr 20,2025These are better than uv5r's in many ways. For one, they work. Even the chargers work. Uv5r chargers? LOL, don't even go there. The transmitted audio is not half muffled like uv5r's. The fit and finish is better. They also receive better.AndySolid performer and a Great ValueReviewed on Jan 23,2025These are great radios! I ended up buying four of them. The obvious radio to compare them to is a Baofeng UV-5R. But these RT85 radios are pretty much better than the UV-5R in every way. -The RT85 holds 200 channels while the UV-5R only holds 128. -The RT85 has a more sensitive receiver than the UV-5R and picks up weak signals that the UV-5R won't. -The RT85 has a screen that is much easier to read than the UV-5R. -The RT85 is much easier to manually program frequencies, Rx/Tx tones, and offsets than the UV-5R. -The RT85 has a much better build quality than the UV-5R. It feels very solid in the hand, like a quality product. The UV-5R feels cheap. There are areas that could be improved to make the RT85 better, though. Scanning through the memory channels is painfully slow, and there is no way to remove a channel from the scan list unless you re-program it on the computer. I also wish they incorporated USB-C charging into the battery or the cradle, but for the price, you can't be mad about it. Overall, it's a great radio, especially considering it's price. I'm glad I bought it.nickRT85 WORKS WELLReviewed on Oct 29,2024Works well and Excellent customer service!KlausQuality Walkie TalkieReviewed on Oct 19,2024Amazing rig at this price point. Programmed using Chrip works first time. Four months in service no issue. Belt clip strong and so is the included battery. I will likely buy again great valueCrispinWorks well, no issues. Long battery life!Reviewed on Oct 19,2024Very easy to use. Clear reception. I can confirm they work through many cinder block walls!IsambardWalkie talkie for outdoor useReviewed on Oct 19,2024Excellent product, very good quality and easy to use. Recommended for outdoor work. I recommend it.HadrianOk for the moneyReviewed on Oct 19,2024inexpensive, meets FCC Part 97 regs, mic/speaker plug is compatible with many other accessories, antenna connector compatible with many standard antennas, CHIRP programmable.BartholomewCAN THIS BE GMRS? YES!Reviewed on Oct 19,2024These are listed and sold as HAM radios but with a quick key sequence they now can utilize the 462 Mhz band! Now what you do is with the radio powered off press the 1 and 7 at the same time. While holding those buttons down at the same time turn the radio on. When it come up the radio is now unlocked to program and use 462 Mhz frequencys. Get the programming cable and download Chirp. This is the easiest way to modify and add GMRS frequencys. I removed all the preprogrammed HAM frequencys and replaced them with all GMRS. I've only used this radio in simplex mode but I'm sure you can add repeaters.FlorianGreat receptionReviewed on Oct 19,2024After trying several others these are what I settled for. They are durable and have great reception and clarity. The battery lasts longer than I need. Customer service is awesome and they respond quickly to issues.
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Firmware/Software
- RT85-SOFTWAREV1.2
- WIN11-DRIVERINSTALLER
The WIN 11 driver is compatible with WIN 10, WIN 8 and WIN 7 operating systems.
- RT85-Firmware-Upadate-20230518
Accreditations
Accreditations
- RT85-FCC-Certificate
- RT85-CE-Certificate