RT97S Full Duplex Portable GMRS Repeater Bundle
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This version 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).
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 feedline to get on the air.
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.
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.
Inside the case, there is a small 10W notch duplexer, an LCD display, a DC-DC power adapter, and the integrated radio module itself. This repeater does NOT simply have 2 handheld radios inside.
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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Product Reviews
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MartinExcellent rangeReviewed on Dec 13,2022Much better range than I expected. I mounted the antenna on a 17' pole and went about testing it using a 15 watt mobile device in my truck with a 6db antenna. I was able to communicate clearly across a 13 mile valley with a handheld at my house via this little repeater. In town I was able to easily communicate 2.5 miles away in a suburban neighborhood. I'm sure I could have easily gone farther but I ran out of time. In the 2 hours of driving around and testing the only impediment to clear communications were bridges and mountains - to be expected. Mounted up high I'd estimate this will easily cover a 10 mile radius.