RT97 Portable GMRS Repeater Mobile Repeater

- GMRS Repeater: Extends communication range for handheld GMRS radios, ensuring reliable communication
- Full-Duplex Transceiver: Supports simultaneous send and receive, ideal for long-duration communication.
- Multiple Power Options: Supports 12V~24V DC, car power, and solar battery.
- Rugged and Durable: Built into a cable TV amplifier box, and waterproof design, suitable for outdoor use.
- Compact and Portable: Small size (310×283×170mm), easy to carry, perfect for outdoor use.
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RT97 Portable GMRS Repeater Mobile Repeater GMRS base station
The RT97 repeater is an ideal repeater to expand your handheld walkie-talkies and mobile radio range. At such a small portable size, this repeater is perfect for farming, camping trips, or emergency preparedness.
Allowing you to easily jump into GMRS with duplex repeaters. RT97 high-quality mobile radio provides you with reliable, clear, and efficient communication services; it can enhance the transmission range and communication capabilities and is compatible with almost all GMRS radios
GMRS Repeater RT97
GMRS repeater extends the range of handheld radios to ensure reliable communication. You may connect with your handheld GMRS radios directly.
1.RT97 can be used as a base station and has excellent communication quality, providing a solid reliable distance for emergency communication
2. Full-duplex transceiver allows simultaneous reception and transmission. Place the transceiver at the highest point around the unobstructed to expand the transmission distance and range of walkie-talkies.
Small and Compact Design makes RT97 repeater easy to carry
The package size:310×283×170mm. Very small and easy to carry, you can use it outdoors. Simple and convenient installation, flexible operation, can be operated as fixed or mobile. Easy to install and operate; mobile base station can be operated flexibly as fixed or mobile
RT97 Base station Can be widely used for different Applications
Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater with a mini size, and multi-charger, helps you to extend your handheld radio, and easy to install and easy to use, can be widely used for different applications, such as farms, construction sites hotels, etc.
1. The RT97 base station is aimed at industrial and commercial user markets and is aimed at taxis, trucks, golf courses, hotels, photography, and other industries. Ultra-thin and stylish appearance, using strong materials, convenient and durable.
2. The small and compact design and greater flexibility of the hand-held rope allow you to easily install the mobile radio in the desired location
3. The RT97 mobile GMRS repeater has a variety of charging options, and the matching power adapter can work under a DC12V ~ 24V power supply or vehicle power supply to meet your needs
Car Charger helps you Build your Base station in the car
Built into a cable TV amplifier box, the RT97 is rugged and water-resistant. Two power adapters come with the repeater, a 12V/24V cigarette lighter plug, and an AC adapter.
You may connect this portable mobile repeater to our car, when driving, offers a long-range communication solution. (Connect your mobile radios or handheld radios with this mobile repeater in repeater mode, easy to extend your walkie-talkies' communication range)
Multi Charging Methods
RT97 Can be powered by DC12V~24V power, car power, and solar battery.
Advantages of RT97 GMRS mobile radio
RT97 high-quality mobile radio provides you with reliable, clear, and efficient communication services; it can enhance the transmission range and communication capabilities and is compatible with almost all GMRS radios.
Build your repeater, and extend your radios' range.

FAQs
What’s in the Box?
- 1 x RT97 GMRS Repeater
- 1 x Power Supply and Charger
- 1 x Car Charger Cable
- 1 x Programming Cable
- 1 x User's Manual
Spec
Technical parameters:
Specifications | |
Frequency Range | GMRS: TX: 462MHz; RX:467MHz |
Channel Capacity | 16CH |
Channel Spacing | ±12.5KHz Narrow/±25kHz Wide |
Operating Voltage | DC12V ~24V |
Operating Temperature | -30°C~ +60°C |
Frequency Stability | ±2.5ppm |
Antenna Impedance | 50Ω |
Dimension | 260*210*70mm |
Weight | 1.66kg |
Transmitter | |
Intermediate Frequency | GMRS |
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 | |
Intermediate Frequency | GMRS |
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% |
Product Reviews
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DavidUse RT97 GMRS Repeater on CampingReviewed on Feb 21,2025As a radio operator with over 30 years of experience and a long-time Retevis customer, I have had the pleasure of using the RT97 GMRS Repeater for several years. I mostly use the repeater during camping trips with my family and Scouts, where portability and reliable communication are essential. I’ve shared my experience with the RT97 through a video and continue to rely on it for our outdoor activities. It’s become an indispensable piece of equipment for staying connected in places where traditional communication methods fail.Lindsey DalleyRT97 Repeater Saved Our Hunting TripReviewed on Feb 21,2025I use the Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater for personal use when my family goes hunting or camping in remote areas. In these rugged terrains, staying connected is crucial, and often the only option is to place the repeater on a high peak. This allows us to maintain communication down into the ravines and valleys below, where regular radio signals would fail. In September 2024, our family experienced firsthand just how essential this communication tool can be. Our pack horses got trapped in a dense wooded area under fallen trees, making it impossible to free them. In a situation like this, quick help was necessary, and thankfully, we had the RT97 repeater positioned high on a peak, allowing us to reach our base camp. With the repeater’s strong and reliable signal, we were able to get immediate assistance, and help was sent without delay. Though many around us assumed it was our radios that made the difference, the real hero was the Retevis RT97 repeater, which provided the necessary signal to stay connected in this challenging terrain.Tyron MilesGreat addition to our GMRS radio setup!Reviewed on Dec 11,2024It’s portable, easy to install, and greatly extends our radio range.Allen WeberWorking Great In the mountains of OregonReviewed on Oct 08,2024I get the RT97 repeater up and running It is doing a good job we’re talking about 19mile from cow camp to home Lots of hills and trees between us is siting around 5140’ and home is about 4100’PeregrineRetevis RT97Reviewed on Sep 24,2024The duplexer prevents cross-talk even with 15+ radios online. Pro tip: Mount the unit vertically to prevent dust ingress during off-road vibration.OsbertHunting useReviewed on Sep 15,2024After struggling for years with spotty comms in the Appalachian foothills, our hunting group deployed the RT97 repeater on a 30ft pine tree with a Tram 1486 antenna. Despite dense foliage, we now maintain clear contact across 8 square miles. The solar-compatible battery lasts 3 days of dawn-to-dusk operation - just enough for weekend trips.NevilleWork greatReviewed on Sep 06,2024Works great may have to get one more to cover all the nooks and crannies in our twenty square mile mountain ranch. Highly recommended.MagnusWorks really well for only 5W actual output. No station ID.Reviewed on Aug 28,2024If you don't need a lot of power and you want easy setup, this is your device. If you need station ID for allowing public to use, RT97 is the way to go. I have no background in radio and this was super easy to setup with an online video once.LysanderGreat for the farmReviewed on Aug 19,2024Really helped our portable radios along with increased our coverage in our vehicles from around 3 miles to 9 miles.Really great product and worth the buy.KieranVery Impressive with the right equipmentReviewed on Aug 10,2024when used with a Comet 712 efc gmrs antenna on a 40 ft tower in a hilly area using mag mount antenna on trucks we reached out 15 miles
Support
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.