The Retevis RA89 is the latest Handheld Ham Radio. RA89 is superior to the RT5 in every way and will be the best Handheld Ham Radio of 2023.
The most outstanding features of RA89 are：
- 10w transmitting power: HAM has a never-ending pursuit of communication distance. 10w transmitting power can make ham like a tiger with wings.
- IP68 level waterproof ability: IP68 level waterproof makes RA89 more durable. More reliable when involved in rescue communications in bad weather.
- Type-C charging interface: Type-C is now the most popular charging interface. You can use cell phone chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc. to charge the RA89.
- Built-in independent noise reduction chip: it is not a quiet noise function, it is used to filter out the noise in the played voice, so that the received voice is clearer. This is more obvious when there is more noise.
- Large capacity battery: RA89 has a large capacity battery of 2500 mAh. In the HAM high-frequency use can also last longer.
- Frequency sweep function：RA89 Scanned signal, and copy and save the frequency and CTCSS/DCS. Can be used even if you don’t know how to write the frequency.
Beyond these features, how does the RA89 differ from the RT5:
| RA89 | RT-5R | |
| Frequency Range | Transmitting range: UHF: 144-146/144-148, VHF: 420-450, 430-440Mhz. Receiving range: 136-174/400-480; | 136-174/400-480 |
| Channel | 200CH | 128CH |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Output Power | High and low adjustable: 10W/5W/1W | 5W |
| Waterproof | IP68 | NO |
| Battery Capacity | 2500mAh | 1800mAh |
| Charging port | Type-C | DC2.1 |
| VFO mode | YES | YES |
| Built-in noise reduction chip | YES | NO |
| Voice companding | 50 CTCSS/ 104DCS | 50 CTCSS/ 104DCS |
| FM Radio | YES | YES |
| Other | Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby,VOX,1750Hz,LED Flashlight,Large LCD Display,ROGER SET,Emergency Alert,Low Battery Alert,Battery Saver,Time-out Timer,Keypad Lock,Monitor Channel | Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby,VOX,1750Hz,LED Flashlight,Large LCD Display,ROGER SET,Emergency Alert,Low Battery Alert,Battery Saver,Time-out Timer,Keypad Lock,Monitor Channel |
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