Retevis RA685 firmware

How does the RA685 work with your Full band license

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RA685 4 sides lookThe RA685 applied for certification for the European Enthusiast band, so it works in the European enthusiast band. Its frequency is:

144-146MHZ(RX/TX) 430-440MHZ(RX/TX)

However, some customers said that when the RA685 is enabled to work at full range by using the shortcut keys, it will be automatically adjusted to the hobbyist band the next time it is switched on. Therefore, in order to make RA685 better serve customers. We are upgrading this problem.

So, firstly, you should know if your firmware is the latest version.

Hold the side key 2 and turn on the radio, if you can check the firmware version, it means you can upgrade the new firmware. If not, please upgrade the firmware first.

Contact us for the firmware [RA685_20210609_v1.2.binX]

How to upgrade to the new version?

Hold the PTT button and side key 2 when you turn on the radio. It will flash red and enter upgrading mode.

For the upgrade file please contact us for downloading and installing.

Please choose the Port of programming cable, and click the upgrade button. And now, you will start upgrading.

When the progress bar reaches 100%, the upgrade is complete.

Please note: Do not power off or stop the device during the upgrade. Otherwise, the chips may be burned out.

How to use shortcut keys to switch between the amateur band and full band?

Hold the PTT button and cumber 5 buttons to turn on your radio, the screen will display Amateur, then you are in an amateur band.

Hold the PTT button and V/M button to turn on your radio, the screen will display Factory, then you are in the full band now.

If any questions about our radio, please send an email to us with your order number. If you are emergency during our workday, you can also talk to us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d like to serve you the best service and solution.

 

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37 thoughts on “How does the RA685 work with your Full band license”

  1. Francisco Garcia

    Hello
    I need for the firmware [RA685_20210609_v1.2.binX]
    and instruccions
    Thanks

    Reply
  4. Marcus

    Hallo, ich brauche bitte auch die Firmware mit Programm und einer Anleitung. Download-Link ?
    Danke

    Reply
  5. Marcus

    Hello, I also need the firmware with the program and instructions, please. Download link ?

    Reply
  7. Daniel

    Hi
    I would like to upgrade my RA 685 to the latest firmware. What cable do I need and where can it be purchased?

    Reply
  8. Filip

    Hi. Would I be able to use 172, 446, 448, 449 MHz frequencies on RA685, every time I power it on, with your update?

    Reply
    1. Cara

      I’ve sent the update folder to you, you can program the frequency in RA685Plus software. But if you want to work in the VFO mode, you can update your radio.

      Reply
      1. Clyde Abringe

        Good day Gentlemen,

        I am intending to expand or extend the frequency range of my Retevis RA685 bought at Amazon UK.
        I wanted to be able to use PMR446 frequencies as well as ham the bands.

        I have check your document entitled
        “PROTECTED: HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE TO EXTEND FREQUENCY RANGE TO FULL BAND OF RA685 HAM RADIO” but it is oassword protected.
        Please provide me the password and firmware and intructions to be able to do so.

        Thank you very much.

        All the best,
        Clyde Abringe

        Reply
  9. Andy

    can you please send me the RA685_20210609_v1.2.binX firmware update
    thank you so much, i had a radio which doesnt work anyymore because i cant seem to replace the channels thanks

    Reply
  12. Mario

    Hi Team

    I’m also interrested in this Full-Band Firmware / Software.
    Many thanks to you.

    Cheers

    Reply
  14. Clyde

    Good day Gentlemen,

    I am intending to expand or extend the frequency range of my Retevis RA685 bought at Amazon UK.
    I wanted to be able to use PMR446 frequencies as well as ham the bands.

    I have check your document entitled
    “PROTECTED: HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE TO EXTEND FREQUENCY RANGE TO FULL BAND OF RA685 HAM RADIO” but it is oassword protected.
    Please provide me the password and firmware and intructions to be able to do so.

    Thank you very much.

    All the best,
    Clyde

    Reply
  17. Park Kwen Jin

    Hello, I also need the firmware with the program and instructions, please. Download link ?

    Reply
    1. Cara

      Hi, I’ve sent the update folder to your email. Please check. And if you want to program the frequency to the full-frequency band on VFO mode, you can upload the file to the firmware application. But if you can program the frequencies in the software, you can use the RA685Plus software only.

      Reply
    2. Cherry

      please search the model on our website, then click the link to go to the Product Page, click on Support and download the programming software.

      Reply
  18. Andy

    good day
    hope you can give me a copy of the firmware
    RA685_20210609_v1.2.bin
    thanks in advance

    Reply
  22. rodrick

    can you please send me the RA685_20210609_v1.2.binX firmware update
    thank you so much, i had a radio which doesnt work anyymore because i cant seem to replace the channels thanks

    Reply
  23. Viktor

    Hello . I have a Retevis RA 685 station. The dark screen and very quiet whispering do not turn on. Could you send me the standard program for updating the firmware? S/N 2304R685……

    Reply

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