RT97S Full Duplex Portable GMRS Repeater

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- GMRS Frequencies: Support the 8 FCC assigned GMRS repeater channels as well
- Built-in Sound Card: Exchange data with Raspberry Pi(not include) via DB9 connector
- Easy installation: built-in duplexer, volume is only 10.2*8.3*2.8in, weight is only 3.7ibl
- Multiple power supply methods: powered by DC12V~24V power (car power and solar battery), and AC120V power
- Best system performance: RT97S is dustproof and waterproof, and can be directly installed near the antenna to minimize the loss of the feeder.
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Retevis RT97S Portable GMRS Repeater and Speaker With Mic Bundle
Retevis RT97S portable GMRS repeater extends the range of your handheld or mobile GMRS radios. Ideal for farm use, community communication and various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and off-road driving, as well as for emergency preparedness, this portable repeater is a valuable addition to your gear.
Descriptions:
1. This version of GMRS repeater RT97S 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).
2. 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 feeder cable to get on the air.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Inside the case, there is a small 10W notch duplexer, an LCD, a DC-DC power adapter, and the integrated radio module itself. This repeater does NOT simply have 2 handheld radios inside.
FAQs
What’s in the Box?
- 1 x RT97S GMRS Repeater
- 1 x Charger
- 1 x Power Supply
- 1 x Car Charger Cable
- 1 x Programming Cable
- 1 x User's Manual
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% |
Product Reviews
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Max W.Great value!!!Reviewed on Aug 13,2024Works perfectly for neighborhood communicationDan BierwirthMoney well spentReviewed on Mar 08,2024I currently have 2 of these repeaters. One I modified to by upgrading the duplexer to a larger unit and adding a 50watt amplifier on the TX side. The 2nd is a stock 5 watt. (actually about 8watts +\-). 2 things I discovered. 1st) make sure your repeater is set for Wide Band. The default programming is for Narrow Band. 2nd) have your duplexer re-tuned, after your receive it, for the specific channel you will be using. My TX and RX ranges increased significantly when I set the radio for Wide Band, and my TX and RX signals improved dramatically as well with a fresh tuning of the duplexer. I have my repeaters permanently linked together with the GMRSlive allstars link. My 50 watt unit is on a 5600ft mtn top in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's range is about 70 +\- miles. I use the smaller 5watt unit from a ridge top to reach into a small mining community down in a steep narrow canyon. With this link, now these folks can communicate outside the canyon quite easily to family members on the highway heading down into the town. With no Cell service anywhere near these rural mountain communities, this is the perfect way to communicate. I love these repeaters and I'm planning on ordering 1 or 2 more over this year to expand my network of linked repeaters into other remote outlying areas.Carlgood rangeReviewed on Jan 06,2024it's on the air (gmrs) at 50ft + works great! about 4 miles to ht would like to connect the 9 pin to run android apps for ID etc it would be great if you offered a 50w max out repeater.Jeff DonaldsonGreat RT97SReviewed on Jun 28,2023I bought a Retevis RT97S about 2 months ago and recently bought the speaker mic to go with it. I used it for the first time at a summer camp event this past weekend. It worked great! I used a home made J Pole antenna mounted on the snack bar. We used 6 Wouxum KG905 portables and one KG 935 portable as well. We used it to communicate with the entry gate, the golf carts for dispatching for transportation and the security folks. All this was done with it set on low power! The mic on the repeater sounded top of the line. Everything about it worked out just fine and it was everything I expected.Glenn Frasca (WRMA779)Excellent all-in-one solution!Reviewed on Oct 09,2022I purchased my RT97S six months ago and have it linked with MYGMRS. It is a great all-in-one solution for someone stepping into the hobby. I have a TRAM 1486 antenna (approx 25 feet high) married to the RT97S and easily get 5-15 miles coverage radius (range resulting from terrain around my area). I highly recommend this repeater for people who want to invest in a repeater solution on an appropriate budget.
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.