Retevis RT49P FRS Walkie Talkie - Overview and Demonstration

@retevis sent me this radio for review and evaluation. Additionally, they will be providing a giveaway of one pair of these radios.
From Retevis:
1, RT49P, the Effective IP67 waterproof walkie-talkie for water sports or extreme sports.

2, Floats and with Water-Activated Flashlight.

3, Great for teaching, or keeping in touch. Compatible to other UHF FRS radio units.

4, Built-in Flashlight with White LED Light

What’s in the Box？
2 x RT49P Waterproof floating walkie talkies

6 x NiMH Rechargeable Batteries

2 x Belt Clip

1 x USB charging Cable

1 x Drop-in charging tray

1 x Adapter

1 x User Manual

Join me as I discuss and use these radios.

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[HAMRADIODUDE]

Stephen AE4CA Was the winner for the Radios as done on the FT8OFF stream*

[moody_blue]

Nice review. As a keen kayaker and paddleboarder, these Walkie Talkies are ideal for my use. The range is respectable but it was the IP67 rated waterproofing and floatability that were the big deal to me. As long as the back is screwed on securely and the rubber USB port cover is pushed in properly, they live up to the boast. However, when I tried using higher capacity 2500mAh rechargeable batteries in them to increase the time between charges, although they fit and work well with them. the Walkie Talkies no longer float and sink because of the extra weight of the higher capacity batteries. So now I use 2500mAh batteries when out hiking with them but switch to the supplied 1200mAh batteries whenever I go out on the water.

As for the water-activated LED flashing lamp and bright green colour, they really do help to locate and retrieve the Walkie Talkie if you accidently drop it in the water, especially in low light conditions.

[djorgensenk]

Thanks for the thorough and friendly review.
Great choice for a no-license FRS radio.
Reminder to all, Privacy Tones/Codes are NOT private. They prevent YOU from hearing other people. They do NOT prevent other people from hearing you.

[mikemurphy]

Ok, so I can’t comment on the latest video, so I will here. Dude, I respect your decision to step down but it’s a sad day for the community that you have built.
Your perspective, openness and integrity are unique in the ham radio YouTube space and will be missed.
My hope is that you will find your way back to doing this again.
Thanks for all you have done to make the hobby a better place.
- Mike - KI8R

[jameskioeb]

Cool video, I really liked it. Your lady friend really ran away quick, that was funny! Overall that covered the radios well!

[A.R.O.T.A.]

Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Code Squelch (DCS) do not prevent other people from listening in they only prevent those without the correct tone from being heard if they attempt to transmit.

[behtypabehtypa]

Even Meg's nails are the same color as the Radio! They must be screaming "we like it!" :-)

[AMT]

I hate to see Sean give up this channel I like his content much better than the larger channels. You honesty and personable attitude is why i enjoy your videos.

[Wayde-VANCA]

Red berries and green radios... Festive!

[donaldsmith]

I would never tell a good looking lady get lost! Most of them tell, me too get lost! Sorry About That Chef! I just sent some little radio to my great granddaughter. I wished I had seen this before I did that. They look like better ones than the ones I sent her. Keep up the good work.

[clydeosterhout]

I have been using these for about a year for taking groups out on the river in kayaks and canoes. They are a lot efficient than yelling directions to wayward boaters, and they allow me to communicate with the other experienced paddler in the “tail” boat, ensuring that we can keep in the group in relatively close proximity. It also allows for small groups to go their own way and explore an island or take a swim break while staying in touch with the group as a whole. I use these and the very similar Motorola T600s.
Just a few points to add to your review:
- the radios can use regular AA batteries in a pinch. When doing so their performance actually improves a bit because the voltage is slightly higher.
- in my units, when the emergency button is pushed, the red light flashes 3 short, 3 long, 3 short, the international SOS signal
- the controls work well when you get used to them
- the range over water is about 1-2 miles, mainly because you are sitting low in the boat. If you are communicating with someone up higher in a larger boat (day 6 feet higher) that range can extend to 3-5 miles. It is really a line-of- sight radio.
Mine have taken all sorts of abuse, and still work like new.
- if you want to use them with people who own other brands of GMRS radios you need to remove the “privacy” code from the Retevis radios first. If someone can hear you, but you can’t hear them, it is because your privacy codes don’t match. Best to set the code back to “O” and leave it there.

[mikemiles]

Good video I thank these are pretty good little radio, I just might have to pick up a couple of these❗️

[Siskiyous]

Tweeted, and so far very little competition for the give away, Excellent!

[JSambrook]

I enjoy your videos. The one you did on the Yaesu FT-DX10 setup for FT8 and other digital modes helped me greatly. I know you are taking a break. I wish you well and thank you for your contribution to amateur radio. May you be well.

73 DE KJ7RDV

[cbbiny]

The light activation is a clever feature if you were to drop these in water at night.

[BarnStangz]

Thanks for the video. Would you get these or the G11S Baofeng?

[eville]

I'm digging these radios! as a kayak fisherman, they would be awesome for me and buddy on the lake if conditions deteriorate. Thanks for another video!

[endurotruckererniedesjardins]

New to the hand radios.. I'm curious if a good radio guy could program the radio channels to say the 144 ch that I use at work logging

[terrykhnt]

Go me for the win!!!! Nice review Dude!

[chrissteene]

sorry to hear you'r not feeling so good hope you get better soon