What's inside the Retevis RT97 Analog Repeater? Plus Programming!

RETEVIS RT97 Portable Analog 10W VHF/UHF Repeater

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[togeika]

I just ordered a RT97S. It has a connector for Raspberry Pi to enable on the internet networks. The RT97S is also programed through this new port.

[truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb]

4:58 so I can use a software, but it won't let me modify the frequencies?

[keithbowman]

I was just wondering you said you was going to do a performance test with it to show us how it performs out in the field you never did I looked through all your videos and I could not find one I just wondered when are you going to do that

[ngix]

The 16 channel "feature" is totally useless as the notch filter will only work properly on the exact frequencies it is tuned for! I pointed that out to Ron at Bridgecom about their line of 2m and 70cm repeaters...

[duaneshuster]

So if the repeater is programmable can I have 444.375 Transmit w
And 449. 375 the recieve what about CW ID every 10 minutes

[Pugragger]

Quickest way to use it legally is to get a suppliers license and put it on a parking or hire frequency for testing.

[ryantoomey]

How wide is the duplexer? If you were to have multiple GMRS channels programmed into the unit, would the duplexer be tuned for all of them you would the duplexer only work on one of the channels. For example, if the duplexer was tuned to the center of the GMRS repeaters around 462.625/467.625, would it work all the way from 462.55 to 462.725? Is there any way to make the duplexer bandwidth wider to work on all the channels so it wouldn't require retuning? How hard would it be to adjust the duplexer cavity filters in the field without access to special equipment such a spectrum analyzer or service monitor?

[brucel]

Wondering roughly how long on stand by and light to moderate transmitting, will a 12v RV deep cycle last on a single charge?
Cheers KC0AQU
Bruce

[timsmith]

I have the 97s you can not reprogram or even find a driver on windows 11 . I am out 499$ .no way to program can't even change from narrow to wide . A rip off .they will not take it back either .

[patonbike]

Is there a time out timer in the software programming?

[SuAmigoElilegal]

What is the different using these as using a simple audio 2.5mm 3.5mm and using 2 radios and connected as repeaters ?

[SuAmigoElilegal]

Does anyone knows how can run it on a portable battery let's say if I would to take this camping and put it on a tree with a battery running.

[revadan]

programming? then you then adjust the duplexer..good luck.

[markmoreno]

Too bad they don’t make a more powerful one.

[Michael_KDTTC]

There's no CW-ID. Not good for unattended use