Retevis RA25 GMRS Compact 25w Mobile Radio - LOOK!

Today we take a look at the new-ish compact GMRS mobile radio from Retevis, the RA25.
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[@andrewsiebert5989]

"S" after the channel number means its is programmed to scan. No "S" means the channel will be skipped in scan mode.

[@TurboSuperiority]

Perfect review Jason. Thanks for posting this, you hit everything I was wondering about without going into too much detail about the FUN menu or owners manual. No need to spend more than 10 minutes on a review and you knocked it out in 9:26. Awesome! 73

[@paulfuston189]

I have this little radio for my truck, and it's been pretty good so far. It can be switched to work on ham frequencies and back, which is a fun little feature...

[@dwaynefradd85]

FUN looking lil compact radio, gonna have to put one of these on my wish list.

[@rogerstruthers3799]

I almost bought this for my RV but decided to just get two hand helds. I liked the power plug and the small size to transfer it between my motorhome and the tow Jeep. The real top feature of the radio is the FUN button. Who doesn't like fun ?

[@maddogintheair]

FUN - I’ve had the radioddity version of this radio since last year. I got mine for under $100 and have really enjoyed it.

[@wesoblander3648]

FUN! Yep, radio reviews are a bit of fun for me, and probably others as well. I have purchased some of the Retevis handheld radios, and find them to be a great emergency/prep option. The RA25 would be a great addition for a base radio or to keep in touch with family members when checking in on them during the week :)

[@markviers998]

Fun, Just got one after watching a couple reviews. We use GMRS when traveling with the family in multiple cars. Planning to mount this on in my car so I don't have to use the hand held., figured it was small enough not to get complaints from the better half.

[@raymondlewis2055]

Fun size rig! Thanks for video

[@hebertrw]

Fun - Enjoyed your show today. I am interested in GMRS radio. This may be the radio for our application. Thanks so much for the great content.

[@otrdriver6767]

Thanks for sharing your time with us. Fun time.

[@joeframo3347]

It's a very cool radio and it works really good I bought this when I first Solis radio on your channel it's served me well ❤️

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

FUN Fact mr. NotaHam Randy will be proud that you reviewed a gmrs radio

[@walteredwards544]

I could use this on a road trip, especially if there are multiple vehicles so we could carry on a conversation and pass along stuff like stopping for a break,or gas or gotta a flat tire . I can see me having lots of FUN with this radio, especially since I've just gotten my GMRS license. Thanks again for introducing me to a new product that can be useful to me. Ciao WRQK483

[@allenpoindexter1825]

This was a "fun" video you put out there. Thanks for it.

[@Jeff-jg8kj]

Fun vid; thanks. I think this would be a good radio to quickly swap between vehicles as needed.

[@scottreagan2636]

Love that radio

[@AaronBond007]

I had fun watching this video and I would really have fun with this radio in my Jeep. I currently have a midland handheld for those times I need one, but a mobile is in my plans... It looks like HRO has a version of this also...

[@jimkunkle2669]

You know what's fun about this radio? If you hold the V/M button while you power on, you can pick your frequency band. Ham, GMRS, Australian, etc. One of those bands has Ham and GMRS inclusive. Not that you would... but you could.

[@Gta2O13]

🤫 this will upset the hams

[@ozone385]

FUN. It looks good like it will handle the rough and tumble. Does it have channels that can be programed with different tones, such as 2 repeaters with the same frequency but different tones.

[@scottlogsdon9092]

FUN!! Our local ema is beginning to use gmrs along with ham for emergency comm. Our local ares group have members who have dual license so in emergency situations have additional resources for communication.

[@ludoka58leo]

FUN vid.....in my area, cincinnati metro, we have a strong gmrs community. A local gmrs association, SWOHGMRS, maintains most of the repeaters. Looking forward to firing up this radio.

[@scottlogsdon9092]

I travel from cbus through Cincinnati often. It would be nice to have another form of communication in addition to my ham. Especially if the FREQS are active.

[@sustainlight1]

Thanks for your video. Do I need to buy a external speaker for that radio?

[@franhildwine1340]

Fun. I thought the KZbin algorithm let you know how many watched to the end. I live near a decent sized county park and this would be good for monitoring the FRS, GMRS traffic in case there's a call for help.

[@JediOfTheRepublic]

Fun looking radio. I could probably make use of it as a way to monitor and relay info in an emergency to non Hams.

[@davidg5308]

Beach boys, fun fun fun! Wonder if I can get my old gmrs reg/call back? May try again seems like a little more activity- thx!

[@aa990]

FUN - I would use it in my cars, easy to remove from one and place in another - what kind of Antenna do you suggest ?

[@stevet7522]

Might just get one of these for my truck. Could be a lot of fun.

[@georgespeck8761]

fun, that is a really nice compact radio to use in a tight place

[@paulcarcamo6992]

Fun thank you for the video.

[@greglewis6719]

Fun, just small enough for new users and nice power ratings

[@themasterhammer]

Fun- I will probably buy this radio. Most of the GRMS use is simplex but I like the feel of a hand mic over an HT while on the road.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

You can always use the hand mic that comes with an HT and mount the ht to the dashboard…

[@themasterhammer]

@@DARTHDANSAN Yes that is the current configuration but I would rather not have the HT on the dash and keep the view clear. The HT has an antenna cord, mic cable and power cord (battery eliminator. This just creates the possibility for a number of distractions.

[@kchedville]

Looks just like the Radioddity DB20-G, is it Chirp Programmable? I got a Programing Cable with the DB20-G. But so far you have to use the Radioddity Software which IMO does not work well.

[@jiminsav]

Oh, the FUN we had.

[@jessiehorne]

Fun sized radio indeed ☺️👍

[@markdupuis879]

Fun little radio

[@djsoundzentertainment42]

Radio can be set as a dual band amateur radio. While the radio is off, hold the V/M button in while turning the radio on. This will put you in MODE function. Use the arrow keys to select what MODE or frequency range you want it to transmit on, shut off radio and turn back on. I set mine to the 136-174/400-490MHz so it is wide open. Now, as far as the wattage claims, it should be 25w on VHF and 20w on UHF.

[@ItsEverythingElse]

There are two versions, GMRS only and dual-band.

[@djsoundzentertainment42]

@@ItsEverythingElse I own three of these. I know what I am saying.

[@budgetbasscovers]

I also own the GMRS version, and I opened it up to dual band.

[@patthesoundguy]

That would be FUN indeed! I would love to have it in the vehicle to be able to use one of my hand held radios to have someone spot me baking in a trailer or mount on the golf cart at the festival campground to not worry about not having a radio when out and about and keeping in contact with the rest of the team or have them as communication for audio work one at the monitor console and one at the Front Of House Position and one in the recording truck, no worries about batteries.

[@ama168william]

This was a FUN video

[@frank5596]

"FUN"......Thanks for the review. Definetly could have FUN with this little radio when out and about!

[@HamRadio2]

You bet!

[@DominicMazoch]

I have done this with my BTech 25w rig. I using heavy duty outdoor Velcro mounted the rig via bracket onto a small cutting board. Use Velcro for mic. Had ABR make a short M-F coax pigtail. In car, secure using passenger seat belt. Then I can take rig out of car. Today's version of CB mount. This rig looks like it could be done in a similar fashion. Why the ABR pig tail? So the pig tail takes the on and off abuse, not the rig.

[@4x4extreme]

Fun, this would be perfect for off road use.

[@TheLoneTechGuy]

Fun. I would defenitly add it to my mobile to use with my HT's.

[@wheel1775]

I apologize if this is a dumb question, but I see a lot of radios advertised that seem to cover the GMRS frequencies, but they’re not advertised as such. Would these radios function on GMRS provided they receive and transmit on a GMRS frequency? Thanks.

[@HamRadio2]

Normally yes

[@glennbartlett4139]

Looks like a fun radio 📻

[@carter7349]

fun for family trips with multiple vehicles

[@doombringer1505]

FUN! "This is the size of fun". Just bought one this morning. Alraedy have an FTM100 MARS/CAP modded, with the GMRS repeaters programmed in. (But I want to be legal). The GMRS AND ham crowd frown on using the FTM100 for GMRS. Ham radio is sliding away in my town. Many have converted to GMRS. Towers and repeaters always in the conversations.

[@K5QBF]

Eeeeeek FUN!!!!!

[@ZiggZagg11]

Can you switch it to wide band to make it more FUN...? 🤔

[@NeoWolfsOutdoorAdventures]

I tell you it wouldn't be fun if it had the C! Thanks for the review....I am looking for a mobile for GMRS

[@duanebledsoe7566]

This looks just like the Radioddity DB20-G you reviewed several months before this video. Only a 5 watt difference, but otherwise the same thing. Screen display is slightly different, one showing channels and the other showing the frequency. I imagine either one could be changed to display like the other.

[@2012elf]

"fun" not sure if it would be a good fit for me or not. looks good. seems like designed well.

[@kurttuttle1817]

Fun like in Fun Button. Nice review. Just curious do they make yagi's for GMRS or is it all vertical? Nice review, good for family outings, camping.

[@themasterhammer]

You can make a yagi for GRMS if you can not find one commercially available.

[@HamRadio2]

You can tune a UHF Yagi for the 462mhz band, that's not hard

[@billvet6]

Fun. I may get one. I am thinking about a GMRS mobile to put in the garage.

[@rustyhaddock7954]

[FUN] button. Like I said in the chat, I just got the Anytone AT-779UV version of this radio. I think it'll work for me to have something to throw in to my buggy when I go "adventuring".

[@Buglet720]

FUN. Another great video.

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks

[@old-timeangler5356]

FUN, yes this radio would seem to be a lot of fun.

[@jerryquigley5562]

Fun. new Toy the 25 watts works well I got a Radioiddy 25 watt GMRS and looking for a second radio I have to check in to the coat to this radio

[@K5NOV]

Fun - Ideal for the truck

[@wadetowery9117]

I understand that this radio can be converted to dual band for ham uses, is this correct? Also you and notarubicon's video are pretty funny. I think if all your subscribers get together and chip in the cost of your free test preparation youtube videos, he could be a happy ham by the end of the month.

[@n7kme]

Jason , it’s Better to be “fun” than to be “fuc”. Looking at this because MAYBE it will fit in the overhead console of my Hyundai Santa Fe? Putting it there would also make it way simpler to drop an NMO mount in the center of the roof

[@VonHenrydotcom]

Fun func function!

[@mford1061]

FUN! Nice review I'm thinking of getting this radio. Some people say that you can use it as a ham radio also. Do you have ant information on that?

[@HamRadio2]

I've not tried but if it did work, it would probably sound like garbage

[@rustyhaddock7954]

@@HamRadio2 FWIW, I bought my Anytone version, the AT-779UV, about two years ago and it was sold as a GMRS radio. I've gotten great audio reports from it after I opened it up for ham usage. It has it oddities but does quite well and I especially love the size!

[@DominicMazoch]

ARES District 14 Harris Co/Houston TX is looking at adding GMRS to the ecom response.

[@mossup-]

"Fun" video, wish we had the gmrs band in the UK ♥

[@richardmillican7733]

I've asked this question repeatedly, I bounced it off Lewis (Ringway Manchester) as to Wether or not it might happen, it'd be a great stepping stone towards understanding repeaters etc, which would enlighten many prospective ham operators for example. As you'll be aware 11metre use here does utilise many ham "protocols" I do anticipate it's arrival at some point.

[@ajhunt239]

Fun. Is this gonna be a fun radio

[@deadbang241]

Fun stuff !!

[@Tommyr]

I just got my GMRS license recently and have been a ham since 1994. GMRS is fairly dead where I live. I'm probably going to go for a Wouxun KG-1000G . I have the GM-30 HT right now, a very nice HT.

[@garydion]

I'm one of the new GMRS licencees due to the fee drop, but have yet to have much FUN on the band.

[@Gta2O13]

Like that you can unlock this unit

[@fostersradio3513]

Fun nice radio 😎

[@raykiii]

FUN Thanks!

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks for watching

[@richardmillican7733]

Fun idea......You'd like a jeep one day? Would go for a Rubicon or Notarubicon? I'd imagine there's probably going to be one of those "multi-button" push sequences to open up TX on ham frequencies??

[@HamRadio2]

Probably whatever I can find for the best deal on the used market

[@emyers2012]

Fun Just like the Raddiotity DB20-G. Fits in my console in my 02 Avalanche.

[@Number4lead]

Yep. Probably as glitchy too.

[@YayaOrchid]

FUN: Do you know phase locked step for GMRS setting? Some mention 25k; 12.5k and 2.5k. Thanks for your informative videos.

[@HamRadio2]

20k is what some websites claim.

[@YayaOrchid]

@@HamRadio2 Thank you Very Much. What about phase lock step HAM Freq?

[@garycowger9579]

Yup it's a nice "FUN" radio thinking about getting on for My prepper bug out bag I just got a Cobra Mini 19 AM FM 4.2 watts works really well thanks for all the good Info 73 and happy DX'ing from KB8UGP Gary the QRP Guy

[@czmg22]

Fun-ny to have a Fun button but being small it may fit the bill in a side-by-side.

[@tomsteuverkb8dxn132]

Fun. I have handhelds but that might be handy in my Truck.

[@keithmerrell1916]

FUN!

[@KN4OKadventures]

[@ai5gu]

well. That was "fun". lol 😆

[@Jeff-KN6UDG]

Fun this was WRQW272

[@brucejones9374]

Fun fo sho

[@weboughtjeeps]

FUN radio. LOL Might be good for Jeeping.

[@joeframo3347]

It does the ham bands does 2meter an 70ccmeters to

[@Number4lead]

It would be a great radio if it wasn't so glitchy. I cant get mine out of channel mode to frequency mode to program more channels.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Lol he measured it with baofeng lol I had a lot a fun yesterday

[@stewart00311]

Fun radio to allow me to dual mount.

[@jimkunkle2669]

If you hold the VFO button while you power on, you can pick your frequency band. Ham, GMRS, Australian, etc. One of those bands has Ham and GMRS inclusive. Not that you would... but you could.

[@DominicMazoch]

Goes straight to the cig lighter plug? No T connection? No fuse in the power line? No APP?

[@djsoundzentertainment42]

Fuse is in the cig lighter plug so if you cut it off, plan to put a fuse inline near the radio along with near the battery.

[@DominicMazoch]

Looks like the size of the BTtech 25w rig

[@GeorgiaBoyJake]

I think if you have your Ham Radio license you should be able to use the Ham,GMRS, and of course FRS bands!

[@HamRadio2]

Yeah I kinda do too

[@redrockengineer]

Fun. My HR2.0 Mystery Box had this radio! I am looking at using it as a packable ham radio. I believe it tries to get around the regs by not allowing both ham and gmrs transmit frequencies to be programmed at once. Basically wipes the program entries when modes are switched. And the Retevis software is annoying because no entries can be pasted; all entered by typing individually.

[@fredferguson7964]

I am a ham but I do off-road can't hurt to have another FUN radio. Don't forget Amateur Radio is (FUN).

[@jim2mckenna220]

Fun is what you get… Func is how one smells…. Bring on the Func…. Bring on da noise! Got my GMRS!

[@redviper2212]

FUN!!!

[@davidmauldin6615]

Fun!

[@joeframo3347]

Fun fun mine transmits on the hand bands Jason

[@KO4AFL]

FUN - radio must be FUN

[@billroe6864]

I need a good base antenna gmrs I'm in a valley any recommendations

[@HamRadio2]

The Ed Fong antenna works pretty well but I have a new one I'm also testing

[@billroe6864]

@@HamRadio2 I have the j pole antenna

[@billroe6864]

Let me know how it works

[@jamessinclair5706]

FUN BUT we all know it will transmit on the ham bands. If you haven't a ham license and a GMRS license, then you are good to go since Ham Radios don't need an FCC certification like part 95 or part 90 for business.

[@keithd.glasgow809]

If given the choice between FUN and FUNC, FUN wins every time!