IP68 Rugged Protection: Fully waterproof, dustproof, and dropproof—withstands hurricanes, heavy rains, and extreme disaster areas, ensuring reliable use in outdoor or harsh working environments.
10W Long-Range & Dual Band: 10W high power (with high/medium/low adjustable modes) and dual-band (144-148MHz/420-450MHz) coverage, delivering up to 5km communication distance in open areas for seamless connectivity.
2500mAh Long-Lasting Battery: 75 hours of standby time and USB-C rechargeable design—supports power bank, PC, vehicle, or adapter charging, eliminating frequent recharging hassles during long trips or shifts.
Crystal-Clear Communication: Intelligent noise reduction technology filters 95% of background noise; 200 channels and VFO mode allow free frequency input, ensuring crisp calls even in noisy settings.
Multifunctional for All Scenarios: Equipped with emergency alarm, CHIRP compatibility, flashlight, and FM radio—plus easy one-handed operation and belt clip for portability, adapting to work, adventure, and emergency needs.
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Retevis RA89 Walkie Talkie isn’t just a communication device—it’s a reliable sidekick built for the moments when staying connected matters most. Whether you’re venturing into the wilderness, coordinating a work site, or preparing for unexpected emergencies, this dual-band ham radio blends rugged durability with thoughtful functionality to rise to every challenge. Designed with outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and hardworking professionals in mind, it features IP68 full waterproof, dustproof, and dropproof protection—braving heavy rains, hurricanes, and harsh disaster zones without missing a beat. Pair that with 10W high power for long-range clarity, a 2500mAh battery that lasts through days of use, and intelligent noise reduction for crisp calls, and you have a radio that doesn’t just keep up—it leads the way. From hunting trips and camping adventures to emergency rescues and work site coordination, the RA89 turns uncertainty into confidence, ensuring you’re always connected to the people and moments that count.

RA89 ham handheld radio with antenna can achieve ultra-long-distance stable calls. The walkie-talkie has three adjustable power levels of 10W/5W/1W. The higher the power, the longer the call distance. The actual use distance will be affected by weather, terrain and other interference. When your signal is unstable, you can adjust the power and add an antenna to achieve long-distance calls.

The RA89 walkie-talkie has a dustproof rating of level 6 (highest level): completely prevents foreign matter and dust from entering, and a waterproof rating of level 8 (highest level): continuously immersed in water at a depth of one meter for one hour.

Reliable communication requires both stable signals and good noise reduction technology.Retevis RA89 Ham radio has clear sound quality and built-in the latest noise reduction chip (receiving noise reduction), which can effectively filter background noise and achieve automatic noise reduction.

The RA89 walkie-talkie is equipped with a 2500 mAh lithium battery and can work continuously for 15 hours. The large-capacity battery is designed to help personnel who need to work in shifts in harsh environments maintain long-term communication.

In VFO mode, long press the A/B button to quickly identify the scanned signal, and copy and save the frequency and CTCSS/DCS at the same time. This is a very important function for users who often do outdoor communications.

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.

RA89 is equipped with two ham bands, UHF and VHF, to meet the different usage environments of amateur radio enthusiasts. Whether in the city or outdoors, everything is under your control. Dual standby means that you can "listen" to two channels (half-duplex) and listen to two different frequencies (even on different bands (VHF/UHF)). When listening to two frequencies at the same time, the walkie-talkie will give priority to the incoming radio station.
Tip: When you are in the city, you can use its UHF band for stronger penetration. When you are outdoors, you can use its VHF band for a larger communication range. Choose the appropriate band for the scene to maximize the communication function of the walkie-talkie.

RA89 is equipped with FM radio for you to enjoy in your leisure time. In addition, the dual monitoring function allows you to easily answer calls while using the FM radio function, ensuring that you will not miss important calls while listening to the radio.

The scrambling function can effectively avoid eavesdropping by changing or mixing voice and information during transmission. It can ensure the privacy of your communication when you want to communicate privately with your teammates.

You can press the "F" key and then the "# Radio" key to turn on this feature to call for help in an emergency.

VFO mode provides great convenience for editing frequencies and CTCSS/DCS. In addition, you can save them as regular channels to meet daily use.
In order to let you program the radio completely according to your wishes. RA89 is equipped with 200 programmable memory channels. You can add or delete channels according to your needs.

Chirp is open-source software, which is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. It is greatly convenient for you to program your radios.

Retevis RA89 two way radio has multiple functions, high power, long communication distance, high playability, and can meet the needs of amateur radio enthusiasts for mutual communication, wireless communication technology experiments, personal entertainment, radio sports and other activities
The Retevis RA89 walkie-talkie adopts a heavy-duty design, equipped with durable materials, a 2500mAh large-capacity battery, high power, waterproof and dustproof, and intelligent noise reduction, so that people working in harsh and complex environments can also obtain reliable, clear and lasting communications.
When many people are in and out of a building, danger can easily appear in a split second, such as schools, shopping malls, hotels, music festivals, etc. When danger occurs, it is important for the security team to communicate promptly. Intercoms are perfect for improving workplace safety, and the RA89 features durable, waterproof, long-range communication capabilities that enable fast communication and help teams work together. It is easy to use, with the click of a button, everyone on the team will be alerted to any danger that may be lurking.
Outdoor Adventures
Hunting, camping, hiking, and backpacking—IP68 protection withstands rain, mud, and rough terrain; long battery life and range keep your group connected on multi-day trips.
Emergency & Rescue
Disaster response (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods) and search-and-rescue missions—waterproof build, emergency alarm, and noise reduction ensure clear communication in crises.
Professional Work Sites
Construction, mining, forestry, and warehouse coordination—rugged design resists damage; 200 channels simplify team scheduling; hands-free operation boosts efficiency.
Amateur Radio Enthusiasts
Ham radio hobbyists benefit from dual-band flexibility, VFO mode, and CHIRP compatibility—200 channels offer versatile communication with fellow enthusiasts.
Everyday Backup & Leisure
FM radio for downtime entertainment; serves as a reliable backup during power outages or network failures, keeping you connected when mobile signals are unavailable.

Retevis RA89 Walkie Talkie isn’t just a communication device—it’s a reliable sidekick built for the moments when staying connected matters most. Whether you’re venturing into the wilderness, coordinating a work site, or preparing for unexpected emergencies, this dual-band ham radio blends rugged durability with thoughtful functionality to rise to every challenge. Designed with outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and hardworking professionals in mind, it features IP68 full waterproof, dustproof, and dropproof protection—braving heavy rains, hurricanes, and harsh disaster zones without missing a beat. Pair that with 10W high power for long-range clarity, a 2500mAh battery that lasts through days of use, and intelligent noise reduction for crisp calls, and you have a radio that doesn’t just keep up—it leads the way. From hunting trips and camping adventures to emergency rescues and work site coordination, the RA89 turns uncertainty into confidence, ensuring you’re always connected to the people and moments that count.

RA89 ham handheld radio with antenna can achieve ultra-long-distance stable calls. The walkie-talkie has three adjustable power levels of 10W/5W/1W. The higher the power, the longer the call distance. The actual use distance will be affected by weather, terrain and other interference. When your signal is unstable, you can adjust the power and add an antenna to achieve long-distance calls.

The RA89 walkie-talkie has a dustproof rating of level 6 (highest level): completely prevents foreign matter and dust from entering, and a waterproof rating of level 8 (highest level): continuously immersed in water at a depth of one meter for one hour.

Reliable communication requires both stable signals and good noise reduction technology.Retevis RA89 Ham radio has clear sound quality and built-in the latest noise reduction chip (receiving noise reduction), which can effectively filter background noise and achieve automatic noise reduction.

The RA89 walkie-talkie is equipped with a 2500 mAh lithium battery and can work continuously for 15 hours. The large-capacity battery is designed to help personnel who need to work in shifts in harsh environments maintain long-term communication.

In VFO mode, long press the A/B button to quickly identify the scanned signal, and copy and save the frequency and CTCSS/DCS at the same time. This is a very important function for users who often do outdoor communications.

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.

RA89 is equipped with two ham bands, UHF and VHF, to meet the different usage environments of amateur radio enthusiasts. Whether in the city or outdoors, everything is under your control. Dual standby means that you can "listen" to two channels (half-duplex) and listen to two different frequencies (even on different bands (VHF/UHF)). When listening to two frequencies at the same time, the walkie-talkie will give priority to the incoming radio station.
Tip: When you are in the city, you can use its UHF band for stronger penetration. When you are outdoors, you can use its VHF band for a larger communication range. Choose the appropriate band for the scene to maximize the communication function of the walkie-talkie.

RA89 is equipped with FM radio for you to enjoy in your leisure time. In addition, the dual monitoring function allows you to easily answer calls while using the FM radio function, ensuring that you will not miss important calls while listening to the radio.

The scrambling function can effectively avoid eavesdropping by changing or mixing voice and information during transmission. It can ensure the privacy of your communication when you want to communicate privately with your teammates.

You can press the "F" key and then the "# Radio" key to turn on this feature to call for help in an emergency.

VFO mode provides great convenience for editing frequencies and CTCSS/DCS. In addition, you can save them as regular channels to meet daily use.
In order to let you program the radio completely according to your wishes. RA89 is equipped with 200 programmable memory channels. You can add or delete channels according to your needs.

Chirp is open-source software, which is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. It is greatly convenient for you to program your radios.

Retevis RA89 two way radio has multiple functions, high power, long communication distance, high playability, and can meet the needs of amateur radio enthusiasts for mutual communication, wireless communication technology experiments, personal entertainment, radio sports and other activities
The Retevis RA89 walkie-talkie adopts a heavy-duty design, equipped with durable materials, a 2500mAh large-capacity battery, high power, waterproof and dustproof, and intelligent noise reduction, so that people working in harsh and complex environments can also obtain reliable, clear and lasting communications.
When many people are in and out of a building, danger can easily appear in a split second, such as schools, shopping malls, hotels, music festivals, etc. When danger occurs, it is important for the security team to communicate promptly. Intercoms are perfect for improving workplace safety, and the RA89 features durable, waterproof, long-range communication capabilities that enable fast communication and help teams work together. It is easy to use, with the click of a button, everyone on the team will be alerted to any danger that may be lurking.
Outdoor Adventures
Hunting, camping, hiking, and backpacking—IP68 protection withstands rain, mud, and rough terrain; long battery life and range keep your group connected on multi-day trips.
Emergency & Rescue
Disaster response (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods) and search-and-rescue missions—waterproof build, emergency alarm, and noise reduction ensure clear communication in crises.
Professional Work Sites
Construction, mining, forestry, and warehouse coordination—rugged design resists damage; 200 channels simplify team scheduling; hands-free operation boosts efficiency.
Amateur Radio Enthusiasts
Ham radio hobbyists benefit from dual-band flexibility, VFO mode, and CHIRP compatibility—200 channels offer versatile communication with fellow enthusiasts.
Everyday Backup & Leisure
FM radio for downtime entertainment; serves as a reliable backup during power outages or network failures, keeping you connected when mobile signals are unavailable.


Another amazing radio by Retevis. Great water resistance rating. Easy to use, full 10w of power, easy Chirp programming, USB-C charging for quick charging, great all around radio.
Very nice radio, full 10W power as measured on some frequencies. Easy to program via keypad or better yet via CHIRP. Massive battery holds charge long time and best of all it is USB-C chargeable!!!Kind of makes me want to give away several other HT's and get a few more of these things to loan for outings.
Radio works well and output power is as marketed but beware when using dual watch. It will switch to the other channel for seemingly no reason without warning. Be careful if monitoring public service frequencies.
I own several Retevis radios for emergency purposes. This model is by far my favorite. It will run quite a long time on one charge. The transmit and receive on this radio are also really good. Build quality is great especially for a radio at this price point. I did also put a signalstick antenna on mine. Great dual band HT and definitely recommend it.
Like the size and weight of the radio, larger capacity battery and that it's wheather sealed. Audio quality is not as good as some of my other HT's, but is acceptable. Was a little difficult to program and set-up. Menu system and instructions a bit vague on how things work. Other than that, it's a good radio.
Good radio for the price
I was surprised how the support team of Retevis tried to solve my problem with the programming of the unit! They perceived untill there was a solution found. Not only a solid good radio but an amazing support team! Highly recommended.
After looking at reviews of this radio on here and on YouTube.. I chose this HT after doing my research.Honestly, it’s great!It’s basic, has great power, easy to program with the keypad, and on the computer, the signal output is pretty darn good, and the receiver seems to perform better in this radio better than other radios I have.I hit a repeater from 93.5miles away so far!I’m thoroughly impressed by this, and I definitely recommend this HTLike I said it’s basic, but has great features.10 watts, usb-c charging, great antenna out of the box, lots of battery life, waterproof(resistance), easy to operate.Speaking of which, get a 5/8 wave whip antenna paired with this, and you’re going to LOVE the performance you get out of it.
Been using it for weeks now, zero problems. Works like a charm!
I love this thing so much! Already told my friends about it. Highly recommend!
No complicated setup—just turned it on, paired it, and it worked right away. Super easy!
I have managed to talk (QSO) using a repeater 40+ miles away, from a mountain top 2.460 feet high, without obstructions, using VHF 2m band, with clear sound both ways. The radio is solid and has met my needs. Had to up-date the firmware and the Retevis support Team help to solve the issue.
RA89 is more perfect than I expected. I extended the frequency of RA89 through some small methods. It can connect to my RT97S 10 miles away, maybe because there are no obstructions around me. If you want a cheap long range walkie talkie, the RA89 is really good.
Thanks to Retevis Support I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent support I have received recently. Your team was extremely attentive, professional and efficient in resolving my problem. My RA89 are all functional and with the necessary bugs resolved, Thanks again. Please keep up the great work bringing us product news and updates.
All parts are of very high quality. The radio itself is no exception - very high quality construction and parts. The display lights up and is easy to read. This radio is durable and I have no doubt it will stand up to some extreme wear and tear! The volume options are great - it can be loud.
Retevis RA89 is a rugged radio featuring a USB-C charging option in addition to the desk cradle. I was able to communicate with distant stations that my Yaesu FT60R. IP68 waterproof feature is very nice.
Like most I have been on the hunt for the perfect offroading, camping, and rugged radio. I have found some to check some of my boxes, but none have came as close as this RA89 to checking all of them. My ONLY wish is that I could do a channel sync and only see one channel on the screen. Everything else about this radio is 100% great. I checked in on a uhf repeater last night and was told I was "booming right to the repeater. You sound fantastic!" I have zero complaints at all. I had some issues getting the programming software to load correctly on my old Windows 7 laptop, but I finally got it figured out. One thing you need to understand- if you are looking for a handy sized radio to carry on your pocket all day, this is NOT it! This is a very beefy, heavy, and sturdy radio. It makes all of my others look miniature. Job well done Retevis!
I found this HT & read all about it and I'm sure I will like it when it arrives. I'm going to use it along with an amp and a good diamond dual band base antenna. This review is about what I thought of it before using it. How can you say no to a dual band HT for $65.99? If I have anything more to add to my review I will write about it in another review.
I am completely happy with the operation and performance of my RA89 radio. I bought RA89 as soon as it came on the shelves and was one of the first ones to use it. my dealing with Retevis has been pleasureable and without issue on a number of occasions.
I tested the IP68 rating by punishing this radio in the Pacific Ocean surf and it survived just fine. Check out the video!
I am very excited to get the RA89 ham radio, really highly waterproof, and with a good interface. Will test the range later.
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