How to choose the most suitable off-road communication equipment?

It is very important for us to ensure timely communication during our cross-country journey. It can also be overwhelming when it comes to choosing off-road communication equipment. Each off-road and overland communication device has its own pros and cons.

Types of Off-Road Communication Equipment

In actual off-road activities, commonly used types include handheld off-road radios, mobile two-way radios and repeaters.

Let’s talk about handheld off-road radios first. Its power range is 0.5 to 5 watts. The actual distance depends on the selected frequency band. The main advantage of a handheld radio is the ease of movement between vehicles.

Mobile radio, its power range is 2 watts to 5 watts. The range is also different depending on the selected frequency band. But it can be installed on the vehicle.

Use repeaters to extend range. Various off-road clubs and off-road parks, etc. like to choose repeaters. Repeaters always require an FCC license and are available in 5-watt and 50-watt configurations.

Retevis mobile off-road GMRS radio recommendation

RA87 GMRS Mobile Radio Kit

RA87 is powerful. It has 22 GMRS channels and 8 relay channels. The maximum power is higher than 40W. The maximum range is up to 20 kilometers. At the same time, the MR300 antenna is included in the kit. Comes with 5m coaxial cable spring base. Featuring a weatherproof design, it's ideal for harsh outdoor environments.

Advantage:

This mobile radio is available as a portable handheld device; there are also mobile radios, and there are also packages for use with repeaters. Provide you with more choices. can better meet your needs.

If you want to know more about RA87 features and functions. You can learn more about it on our official website.

https://www.retevis.com/rt97s-portable-repeater-and-ra87-40w-mobile-radio-bundle-us