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Easy to operate
Support CHIRP & keypad progamming; CHIRP compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10/11 system
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Dual Band
It can display and answer calls on two channels at the same time to avoid missing any informations
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CTCSS
The walkie talkie supports CTCSS/DCS function, making communication secure.
Longer transmission range
The RT85 walkie-talkie adopts a high-power long antenna design with a long transmission distance, which can meet the needs of daily family outdoor activities.
Flashlight Function
Provide you with emergency lighting in dark environments
VOX Function
Work directly without PTT; Free your hands and focus on your work
FM radio function
It supports listening to music and so on, bringing fun when you enjoy your outdoor travel
Keyboard lock
Lock the keyboard with one click to prevent accidental activation when the walkie-talkie is in your pocket
Emergency alarm
When you are in a dangerous environment outdoors, the emergency alarm can help you seek help from the outside world and escape in time
DTMF function
Use DTMF signaling to select an intercom to make a call; can be used with the remote stun function to improve call safety
Hank C.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
So far they seem to be good radios and good quality. A bit of learning curve for programming compared to the other cheap Chinese radios but I think it is a little easier than the other ones. And from the tests I have seen done with these they are a clean radio and very comparable to the much more expensive ones. I do wish the volume control was a bit more gradual and not so much in your face as soon as you turn it on, but it's not a problem really. Great little radios and you can get bigger batteries for them and even some with usb-c charging. They are the same as the Radioddity GM-30 and the Explorer QRZ-1 from Gigaparts. I just wish they could have put the belt clips on the radio body and not the batteries for ease of swapability if that's even a word. Still can't beat the price though and I recommend getting a few. They can also be opened up to work outside the ham bands.1/18/2025Edited to add that I like these radios enough that I bought 2 more to possibly give out to family members and might get a few more if they keep these great prices. I will say again, these are great radios and much better than the more common and outdated "Boofwang" radios. Yeah they don't have the fancy color screen that you can't see while outside in the sun or airband coverage, but they are simple, durable dual band radios that give a solid 5w output on the frequencies I use but YMMV.
Josh W
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
For years, hams have chosen the venerable Baofeng UV5R as "the cheap HT of choice" for good reason. After buying these Retevis RT85's though, spending some time playing with one, and closely examining it's performance and features I have to say there's a new sheriff in town. While the UV5R isn't a "bad" cheap HT, the RT85 is better in EVERY way I feel. Let's start with the PRICE. For $29.99 (I caught them on sale for $23.99) for a PAIR, you're basically buying one and getting one free. Even the cheapest UV5R I've ever seen was $19.99 and that was just for one. All of the features are pretty much the same as any other dual band HT. CTCSS encode/decode, scan, memories, CHIRP programmability, included drop in charger, etc. The scan speed is certainly "slow", but that isn't a problem unless you have 50,000 memories programmed in and use the scan feature a lot. I don't. My biggest balk, albeit a small one, is that the battery does not have USB-C charging capability like many of the newer handhelds do these days. I think there's a spare/replacement battery out there though that will fir the RT85 that does have a USB-C port on it. A minor inconvenience, but none the less, if we are picking it apart, I might as well mention it.Even the BELT CLIP is better quality than that of the UV5R, which, let's be realistic here, doesn't say much.The RT85 out of the box does not come with GMRS/MURS transmit capabilities. You can program the frequencies, and you can even press PTT and the radio will transmit, but it will NOT be on the programmed frequency. However.. There is a specific keypad sequence you can use to unlock it. Google is your friend.Some key points that I REALLY like, the antenna connector is a STANDARD SMA. Not the wonky SMA male like the Baofengs have. So any "normal" SMA antenna will work with it. A nice touch, because the included antenna is mediocre, but works fair. An upgraded "big daddy" antenna will definitely be a nice accessory though. Obviously, CHIRP programs these too which is a big plus and makes thing easy. The display is also STUPID bright on it's highest setting which makes seeing it outdoors easy. It is dimmable though so you don't need a welder's helmet to look at it. The biggest for me is HOW IT FEELS in the hand. It doesn't fee cheap. Sure, it isn't a Motorola Astro Saber, but it feels solid. It feels better than a Baofeng. I'll go out on a limb here and state It feels comparable to my Icom IC-V86, which is an absolute unit.For the price, you cannot go wrong, and even at a higher price point, you STILL wouldn't go wrong because it's just all around a better handheld than the UV5R ever thought about trying to be.
Paul W.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
These are excellent radios for the price. I purchased a two pack with a coupon for $20. I own several radios and these are my current go to for edc. They are small, light, and easy to carry. They feel very solid and well built. The screen is bright and clear, and easy to read in bright sunlight. Menu is intuitive and easy to navigate. Rx excellent and volume gets loud! Tx is strong and I am easily able to hit my local repeaters with stock antenna. They are chirp programmable and can easily be programmed from the keypad also. They can be unlocked to expand the frequency range for GMRS (with radio off: hold “F” + “1” keys and turn radio on. *Use as such at your own risk).Again, excellent radios for the price. IMO better than most basic radios out there.
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