Retevis RT27 PMR446 Two Way Radio (Review and Range Test)

[@ReviewTechTV]

*If you are located in the United States please use 22 channel FRS radios instead: Retevis RT27 FRS Version ➜ geni.us/gYhjW

[@ShadexI5]

waterproof?

[@this_time_imperfect]

What about Canada?

[@ReviewTechTV]

@@this_time_imperfect I don't think Canada uses PMR, more likely FRS, but best to check with your countries regulatory body.

[@bulldogbrower6732]

This is a VHF radio that will operate on the US MURS frequencies, however it is not optimized for the US market. The antenna is not removable as permitted by US MURS, and it’s only a half watt. The MURS radios are permitted 2 watts.

[@ReviewTechTV]

Ok, you can get a radio that is for your geographical area, I always put two links in the description: European PMR ➜ geni.us/BlhYPgI American FRS ➜ geni.us/gYhjW

[@ReviewTechTV]

Both of these radios are in the UHF frequency range.

[@michaelloughlin734]

Another great range test nice looking radios I like the monitor button feature which sadly the rt24 hasn't got.Thank you for a well presented post....

[@kevsimpson88keys77]

great reviews what is the terrain like during range test are there trees or houses in between and is the set in the house in a brick building ? thanks

[@mrsoutherngaming]

In the US those radios come set to two Watts so we get better range anyway

[@44sania44]

Since you have both of the radios, how would you compare the RT27 vs RT17? If you would put them side by side, which one has better sound quality and range? I am in US and I like the look of RT17 better then RT27, but from your videos RT27 sound is more pleasing then RT17.

[@ReviewTechTV]

I much prefer the Retevis RT17 over the RT27, keep in mind that in the US you can benefit from a higher output power of up to 2 watts, see here: ➜ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Range test with headphones on, I totally thought I was getting a voice through my Walkie in real life lol

[@christinereupke5937]

Can someone help me turn the VOX function off? I've contacted Retevis and I've already tried what they've told as well as followed the instructions. No dice.

[@michaelloughlin734]

Just got the rt27 now going to get the retevis rt648 which is a submersible pmr16ch radio to ip67 and is a very rugged looking pmr radio.

[@ReviewTechTV]

Yes, I did see the Retevis RT648 recently as well... looks very interesting, let me see... I can probably test them as well next month.

[@michaelloughlin734]

@@ReviewTechTV look forward to it 👍

[@michaelloughlin734]

I've tested the new retevis rt648 against the rt24 and the rt24 wins hands down the antannae on the rt648 is only a 2inch coil in the tubing which is made to look longer than it actually is in reality same size antannae as the Motorola hunter.

[@mikehoncho6460]

Can these talk to the retevis RB17?

[@arturoleyvarodriguez6413]

Son muy grandes las dimensiones? Me apoyas dándome la medida? Gracias!

[@theultimateblindmaster8570]

How would you enable the alarm to broadcast on a number of these radio for example, if I were to have six units of the RT 27 then how would I enable the alarm to broadcast over all of those units?s

[@arturoleyvarodriguez6413]

El tamaño es muy grande? Puedes ayudarme con las dimensiones, gracias!

[@michaelloughlin734]

Just a point the r.t27 antannae is actually one and a half inches approx so a lot of the antannae tubing is wasted space. A few of the retevis radios with fixed antannaes are exactly the same including the rt24 which has half an inch of wasted tubing which also serves no purpose .

[@ReviewTechTV]

What wavelength would that be? Because PMR 446 is in the 70cm band I would have guessed the antenna is a 1/6 wavelength (11.2cm) (4.4 inches) or at least a 1/10 wavelength (6.7cm) (2.6 inches).

[@ReviewTechTV]

So you are saying it is even small right?

[@michaelloughlin734]

@@ReviewTechTV a lot of my pmr 446 radios have smaller antannaes inside the rubber tubing just so antannaes are made to actually look longer the rt27 has been the biggest culprit by far for this.these operate on e.u pmr 446 0.5w.

[@michaelloughlin734]

@@ReviewTechTV yes.actually inside helical is smaller than the Motorola hunter antannae.

[@michaelloughlin734]

@@ReviewTechTV yes very small this is why it didn't perform on par with the rt24 .

[@owendeveney9396]

Do you know if the VOX function works in tandem with the In-ear piece?

[@francesca5441]

Can i connect my phone headsets to RT24 or RT27? Because I only need to listen and I mustn't have the possibility to answer

[@jrambo9999]

HI, can you recomend any free licence radio to use into the cars? Currently I'm using Motorola TLKR T50, which is ok outside, but inside the car range is limited to 100-150m. Thanks in advance.

[@ReviewTechTV]

For the best performance, consider radios that allow for external antennas or higher power output such as CB radios.

[@michaelloughlin734]

Just a point about these rt27 pmr radio when you're on ch3 it opens up ch7 and ch8 on other radios I'm baffled why it is doing this.

[@mikesey1]

It's probably programmed incorrectly. I had to stick one of mine on the computer and programme the channels to their proper places. I also bumped-up the power to two watts on both radios, it makes a difference to the range of these; no worries, nobody will know 😁

[@michaelloughlin734]

@@mikesey1 what kind of range are you getting now on the 2 watts and does the antannae screw off on the pmr 446 model like the retevis rt24 or is it fixed?

[@curtiswaters7415]

Was your range test in an urban area? Can you describe what the surrounding area is like. I'm in an urban area, no skyscrapers or anything, wondering what range I could expect

[@ReviewTechTV]

I did test in the suburbs, my route is favourable, few buildings and trees, most PMR radios should have a comparable range.

[@trava4156]

can you swap out the antennas? if so, thats pretty damn good.

[@ReviewTechTV]

For some radios it is possible.

[@holmiumh]

RT27 has fixed antenna.

[@JamesDC42]

Are these the best Retivis PMR 446 Radios out there?

[@ReviewTechTV]

There are several good PMR radios out there, personally I like the A5 and RT617: Floureon A5 ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpjSlIyIa8l2eK8 Retevis RT617 ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGXXeGiOgLCGoa8

[@finaldominion8979]

what is the maximum milliage away can this two way radio go in order to communicate clearly?

[@ReviewTechTV]

The maximum range can vary widely based on your environment, it is best to assume a shorter range in the city for example.

[@mackajohn]

thanks legend!

[@ShadexI5]

is it waterproof like rain

[@ReviewTechTV]

No, I don’t think the Retevis RT27 is waterproof, usually, the manufactures list something like that on the package.

[@ReviewTechTV]

If you need a waterproof PMR radio you can watch my review of the: Motorola TLKR T92 h2o ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/kISZdnaAg6xpj7c

[@knoxvilledrummerslaidoc4508]

Why would you not test it starting at 1 mile and then go to 3 miles away and then 5 miles away

[@ReviewTechTV]

Keep in mind it's a European PMR radio, range is limited, especially in a urban environment.

[@ReviewTechTV]

In the US make sure to buy a FRS radio, it should transmit at 2 watts, use channels 1-7 and 15-22 to get the maximum range.

[@hawaiiankickboxer]

what is best value for low range & durability?

[@ReviewTechTV]

I like the Retevis RT24 ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomwpHejrM9-ia8

[@ReviewTechTV]

If your country allows it I would choose FRS(2watt) radios over PMR(0,5watt) because higher power.

[@ReviewTechTV]

For close range both is ok.