RETEVIS RT85 / RT-85 A Brief Feature Overview - Part 1

Thank You to Retevis for allowing me to document this radio.
Check them out at www.retevis.com
In this video, I go over the newly released Retevis RT85 VHF/UHF HT Radio.
This is a multi part series, and more episodes will come very soon.
In future episodes, I will discuss programming, features, Investigate antenna SWR and any other questions you may have.
Let me know in the comments below if there is something you would like to see. Also, don't forget I am giving this radio away to one lucky winner after the video series is completed!
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[@junrenman]

If you got one of these from September 2022 and onward you need to hold F and 4 during power up to unlock the expanded frequencies. F+1 and F+7 will enable VFO but will not expand the freq.

[@ironmatic1]

Thanks

[@v0n1b0]

Two pok on the Amazons for $25 right now is a great deal even with the much less common SMA female on the radio.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Cheers and thanks, I just bought the two pack as to make a video to show if these are the same (nearly the same) radio as the Rapid Radios.

[@walkabout16]

Have you checked the VSWR on the antenna? It appears the the one it comes with is for 70cms , other whips are available for 2 mtrs or both bands, but might need a female/male SMA gender changer to fit the RT-85

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Typically I do. If it's not in one of the videos though, I cannot help, unfortunately. This radio was given away during a livestream. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance

[@donnymazon8516]

Can u use a uv5r programming cable ton it?

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

That is a good question. I don't know the answer. Initially I would say the cables seem similar, but I did not test. I have another RT85 on the way and will test it out and get back with you

[@donnymazon8516]

@@HAMRADIODUDE yes you can use a uv5r cable on it

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Excellent!

[@skullfrogtango8392]

Is this the same as TYT UV88?

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

It is. I have a new one arriving soon and will be seeing if uv88 firmware loads onto the radio. I think it will. Also, I understand this radio is now supported by chirp

[@walkabout16]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Windows 10 warnings of a Trojan on the Chirp site

[@l1Experiment]

How do you reset it to factory settings.?.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I wasn't sure so I went to google and typed in RT85 Reset. This was the information I got: 6)RESET Mode Press [ ] +[3] [5] key to enter Reset mode, then press [ ] key to enter.[ ] or [ ] key to select ALL/VFO/FULL 1.ALL:initialize all setting. 2.VFO:initialize all setting under frequency mode. 3.FULL:initialize all setting under frequency and channel mode.

[@l1Experiment]

@@HAMRADIODUDE thanx brother, appreciate when you tubers respond back quick. It sets them apart from others, thanks again and Shalom Shalom...

[@DavidJohnMurphy-jq8fr]

I have got two of this

[@joeyybiernas8294]

Help, im stuck at 144.000 to 148.000

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I don't know what to tell you. I saw you posted on multiple videos. It's a ham radio. Can it be modified, maybe? It's been a while since I used this radio and I no longer own it. Maybe contact Retevis. It aooears they posted some kind of mod. Good luck

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

In an attempt to help, is this what you're trying to do? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jobYnZZppLNghck

[@joeyybiernas8294]

@@HAMRADIODUDE yes, but it did not work sadly

[@adrianbeacon6421]

@@joeyybiernas8294 You can try other option. It starts the same with turning the radio on with F and 1 buttons pressed, but then go to Menu->Reset->All. It should give you full available range 136-174, 400-480 MHz. Be advised it's a full reset so it will erase your programmed settings.

[@junrenman]

@@joeyybiernas8294 If you got one of these from September 2022 and onward you need to hold F and 4 during power up to unlock the expanded frequencies. F+1 and F+7 will enable VFO but will not expand the freq.

[@walkabout16]

Drivers and software link: www.retevis.com/rt85-full-power-fpp-dual-band-ham-radio-us#A9195AX1 Click on Support

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

You're the real MVP

[@walkabout16]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks, just got one delivered, so had to look it up, I have to wait for the programming cable now as it's screwing with my brain trying to figure it out manually 😀 GI0BDU