Easy Guide to Menu Shortcuts of RA89 Keypad

Retevis RA89 is a dual-band VHF UHF handheld waterproof 2-way radio. With an IP68 waterproof rating, it is suitable for various harsh communication environments. There are 38 settings in the menu you can directly edit from the keypad with PC software, including scan, VOX, dual wait, FM radio, noise reductions, etc. This guide aims to introduce menu shortcuts for RA89 keypad to help you more quickly and easily set the menu functions.

Menu Shortcuts for RA89 Keypad

1. [F]: Enter the Menu and confirm the settings.
2. [A/B]: Switch Band A and Band B channels; Exit the settings.
3. [*Lock]: Long press to Lock functions.
4. [#Radio]: Short press to switch VFO and Channel Modes; Long press to turn on the FM radio Receiver.
5. [F]+[Scan]: Enter the settings of Scan.
6. [F]+[2PRI]: Enter the settings of the Priority Transmission Channel.
7. [F]+[3VOX]: Enter the settings of the VOX Level.
8. [F]+[4PWR]: Enters the settings of High, Middle, and Low Power switching.
9. [F]+[5SQL]: Enter the settings of the Squelch Level.
10. [F]+[6DW]: Enter the settings of the Dual Wait turning on/off.
11. [F]+[7LED]: Enter the settings of the Backlight Time selecting.
12. [F]+[8light] Enter the settings of the Backlight Brightness selecting.
13. [F]+[9BEEP]: Enter the settings of the Key tone turning on/off.
14. [F]+[*Lock]: Enter the setting of the CTCSS/DCS (sub-tones).
15. [F]+[#Radio]: Enter the setting of the Alarm (local and remote).
16. 1-9 Numeric Keys: In the Frequency Mode, directly enter the frequency; In the Channel Mode, press a specific channel number to directly enter the channel.

How to Download Software of RA89

If you want to set more functions on RA89, you can use the programming software. Go to the Retevis website and search the RA89. Then click “SUPPORT” button on the top to find the software and driver. They are free to download and use. Please note that before you use the software, you need to buy a programming cable C9018A first. By the way, RA89 will be supported by the CHIRP soon. Pay attention to our social media, we will send the notice when it is available.

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