Would buy again.

The build is rugged and does not feel like a toy. Programing is not the easiest but it’s manageable. Probably get another one and make a repeater out of them.

Retevis RA 87

Good radio, signal reports were good into a repeater some twenty five miles away. No problems with the features of the radio with the exception of RF power output which was not as advertised when measured by a meter into a dummy load.

Good and proven

As you would expect from Retevis, the radio is very well made and of high quality, the features are extensive and shipping via Retevis is unproblematic. The firmware used could be improved, I miss the 1750Hz activation tone for relays, a major flaw here in Europe, as well as an extended scan function (max. 16 channels are too few) and better readability/contrast in some menus (CTCSS setting for example). I am looking forward to the integration in Chirp. I can recommend the product.

Best walkie talkie for school

We use these at a school, inside and outside. Extremely clear and audible.

Product Review

We needed two way radios to stay in contact at a Pick Your Own apple orchard. I purchased at least 3 different walkie talkies that boasted long range. One set did work but tended to break up on occasion. The reception issue was trying to communicate in the barn to the orchard that is 1/3 mile away. There is a forest between the 2. These radios were very clear and even though when I went down a small incline in the orchard I broke up but the other radio was loud and clear.

On our noisy construction site, these RT29 radios have revolutionized our communication. The audio is loud and clear enough to hear through concrete walls. The battery life is outstanding—it lasts a full day without a worry. The build is tough enough for occasional drops. A true productivity tool.

Product Review

If you order the US and Canada version you will get the Canadian version that is 406-430Mhz and 450-470Mhz and as of this review it can't be unlocked. I am currently waiting to see if they are going to come out with the software or firmware to be able to unlock it. I have ran power tests on the radio and it is close to the claimed 10w on high, 5w on medium, and .25-.3w on low. I also checked the antenna on the SWR meter and it is actually pretty good in all the bands I checked. The transmitted audio is awesome if you use compandering and denoise with the mic gain turned to high. Even on low it sounds good but I think it is better on high. The radio shell is built rugged and solid like the HA1G/HA1UV and feels good in the hand. Speaker quality is good and loud enough. I wish the keyboard buttons were a little bigger but it's not a deal breaker. I do like the dark screen with the colored fonts much better than the screens like on my HA1G which are too bright in dark circumstances. I did try the programming software but when trying to read the radio it wanted a password. I didn't figure it out and support never told me since they were probably going to ship me the EU version if they don't have a fix for the UHF band problem. All in all it seems like a solid radio but they REALLY need to ship the EU version for the USA buyers since they always wind up unlocked anyway. I don't understand why you would want a dual band radio in the US that is not able to tune 430-450Mhz which is the major portion of the 70cm band. I hope Retevis reads this and starts shipping the EU version for the US like it should have been. Anyway, that's my take on the RT29S so I hope I save you a lot of trouble. I plan to edit this when we figure it all out.

Works great!!

Great range. Awesome clarity. Big visible screen. Comfortable to carry. Battery life is not bad at all. I love it

Great entry-level, shorter distance walkie talkies

I like these, especially at their price point and think they are worth the selling price.

Seamless Communication Anywhere

The Long Range Two-Way Radios Walkie Talkies have proven to be an indispensable tool for staying connected in various situations. Whether on outdoor adventures, family outings, or professional tasks, these walkie talkies offer reliable communication over extended distances.