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- GMRS Frequencies: Support the 8 FCC assigned GMRS repeater channels as well
- Built-in Sound Card: Exchange data with Raspberry Pi(not include) via DB9 connector
- Easy installation: built-in duplexer, volume is only 10.2*8.3*2.8in, weight is only 3.7ibl
- Multiple power supply methods: powered by DC12V~24V power (car power and solar battery), and AC120V power
- Best system performance: RT97S is dustproof and waterproof, and can be directly installed near the antenna to minimize the loss of the feeder.
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Retevis RT97S Portable GMRS Repeater and Speaker With Mic Bundle
Retevis RT97S portable GMRS repeater extends the range of your handheld or mobile GMRS radios. Ideal for farm use, community communication and various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and off-road driving, as well as for emergency preparedness, this portable repeater is a valuable addition to your gear.
Descriptions:
1. This version of GMRS repeater RT97S features an updated case and a DB-9 Female connector for adding an external controller for linking purposes. You can add this repeater to the myGMRS Network by purchasing a linking bundle or an all-in-one kit that is plug-and-play (coming soon).
2. Featuring 8 GMRS repeater channels, full 5W of output power after the duplexer, and a built-in notch duplexer, all you need to do is add an antenna and feeder cable to get on the air.
3. Built into a cable TV amplifier box, the RT97S is rugged and water-resistant. Two power adapters come with the repeater, a 12V/24V cigarette lighter plug, and an AC adapter. A USB programming cable is also included, so you can program the repeater to your channel and CTCSS/DCS tones of choice.
4. The RT97S is ideal for solar-powered repeater sites where low power and a small footprint are required. At such a small portable size, this repeater is perfect for camping trips or emergency preparedness.
5. Inside the case, there is a small 10W notch duplexer, an LCD, a DC-DC power adapter, and the integrated radio module itself. This repeater does NOT simply have 2 handheld radios inside.
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Spec
| Specifications | |
| Frequency Range | 462.550 - 462.725 MHz (TX), 467.550 - 467.725 MHz (RX) |
| Channel Capacity | 8 GMRS Repeater Channels |
| Channel Spacing | ±12.5KHz Narrow/±25kHz Wide |
| Operating Voltage | DC12V - 24V |
| Operating Temperature | -22° F - 140° F (-30° C - 60° C) |
| Frequency Stability | ±2.5ppm |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Dimensions | 10.25" x 8.3" x 2.8" (260 x 210 x 70mm) |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.66 kg) |
| Transmitter | |
| Power Output | 5W |
| Modulation | F3E |
| Spurious Emission | -60dB or less |
| Maximum Frequency Deviation | Wide: ±5kHz Narrow: ±2.5kHz |
| Audio Distortion | 5% or less |
| FM Noise | Wide:≤45dB Narrow :≤40dB |
| Receiver | |
| Sensitivity(12dB SINAD) | 0.2μV (Wide) 0.25μV (Narrow) |
| Squelch Sensitivity | 0.15μV (Wide) 0.2μV (Narrow) |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | ≥ 70dB (Wide) / ≥65dB (Narrow) |
| Intermodulation | ≥ 55dB |
| Spurious Rejection | ≥ 55dB |
| Image Rejection | ≥ 55dB |
| FM Ham and Noise | ≤-45dB(Wide) / ≤ -40dB(Narrow) |
| Modulation Type | F3E |
| Operating Bandwidth | ≤±7KHz / ≤±5KHz |
| Audio Distortion | ≤ 5% |
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Firmware/Software
- RT97-RT97S-GMRS-Software
- USB-Driver-WIN11-20230410
For the new version of the programming cable; Support WIN 11 System. NOTE: If you plug in the programming cable to the computer, and it shows “USB READER (COMX)” in device manager, then your cable is a new version.
- CH340-USB-Driver
For the old version of the programming cable; Not support WIN 11 System. NOTE: If you plug in the programming cable to the computer, and it shows “USB-SERIAl CH340 (COMX)” in device manager, then your cable is an old version.
