Is one person’s "return" your next favorite radio?
Today I’m in the "Mobile Office" at a campground to perform a full QC bench test on an Amazon return: the Retevis RT95. Usually, returns are a mystery, but this one arrived looking practically brand new with the screen protector still on. The new owner specifically wanted an antenna included, so I’m putting this dual-band mobile through its paces to ensure it’s 100% ready for its forever home.
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What’s inside this test:
👉 The "Cigarette Lighter" Warning: Why you should check your fuse and wiring gauge before plugging in a high-current mobile radio.
👉 Chirp Troubleshooting: How I handled a "Chirp bug" while programming North American band plan repeaters.
👉 Real-World Power Test: Testing the radio into a mag-mount antenna to see if it actually hits its rated 20–25 watts.
👉 Repeater Stress Test: I attempt to open 5 different local repeaters near Coralville, IA, to verify the transmitter and CTCSS tones are working perfectly.
Saving radios from e-waste, one return at a time. Interested in a QC-tested radio? I sell these directly to ensure you get a working unit without the "Amazon gamble".
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Gear Featured:
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