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Theodore

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Perfect Retevis Repeater Bundle

Does the job for casual use. Range is okay (~5 miles in open areas), but urban performance drops. Interface is simple, but the manual could be clearer. For the price, it’s a fair deal.

Hugh

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Nice mobile repeater.

Good quality and great value, especially when paired with the proper antenna. Performs excellently!

Mercy

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
So far so good

Fixed installed on my Toyhauler Camper w/a Multi-Polarized 1/4 wave NMO (08-ANT-0864), and a 6 Pack of RT22 Handhelds all on licensed GMRS for use somewhat near camp. Ive built my own GMRS repeater before and this has better audio and is much more portable and power efficient.The handheld coverage is far more solid than simplex, being inside a building like the showers/bathroom does not cause issues like before, the handhelds can hear the repeater from much further away than they can be heard, like 8m+ Rx and 2-3m Tx. The range is perfect for base camp, we switch to simplex if we have a bunch of handhelds too far out from base, could likely gain range for HT's with a higher gain base antenna but I don't need it and this multi polarized wideband antenna is getting me great audio without LoS and better range in Canyons.Mobile Rigs can now venture off at great distances and keep coms, tow vehicle has 25W with 5/8 wave radio and I've got over 15 miles out, and from behind obstacles I didn't think would work like earthen dams. Anyone in base camp can communicate with the far-off mobile rigs with a simple handheld, audio is clear. This is great and just what I wanted, I can install nice radios with nice antennas in toys such as OHV's and Boats and still communicate with base camp over large distances.

Kurt

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Simple, high power radio.

Although I haven't checked out all the features, I can safely say this is the right radio for noisy environments. Tested it at a few stage shows here in the Caribbean for our Carnival just over a week ago and the audio was crystal clear. Keep in mind the sound engineer on stage was able to speak to me back stage without any background noise issues.

Unwin

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Repeater Bundle as Described

All exactly as described, quick to ship and fast shipping, great price, smooth and easy transaction.

Larissa

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Retevis rt97s

A compact and user-friendly GMRS repeater that’s easy to program and set up. Works flawlessly! Comes complete with everything needed for both AC power and portable DC operation.

Hattie

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Shockingly good little setup

The RT97 handles long-term energization well, maintaining stable performance even when powered continuously. Its 12V DC coil works smoothly, and the SPDT contacts manage low-power DC switching effectively. A solid choice for automation projects requiring constant operation.

Ruth

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Works as described

A belt clip, wrist lanyard, and corded earpiece are included for each of the radios along with a USB-C cable and brick. Construction is rugged, the radios seem to be quite sturdy

Ezra

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Nice cheap radio

I leave mine running 24/7 in the barn to cover our 200-acre farm. Only had to reset it once after a severe thunderstorm.

Henry

Retevis RT97L 25W Portable GMRS Repeater IP66 Waterproof Long Range Base Station

RT97L
Too good to be true, what's the catch?

Consistent 5-mile wooded area performance. Excellent output using stock configuration.