expiredfrancois posted Dec 12, 2025 09:05 PM
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Retevis Portable Dual Band 2-Way Ham AM/FM Radio Walkie Talkie
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Retevis Direct via Amazon has Retevis Portable Handheld Dual Band 2-Way Ham AM/FM Radio Walkie Talkie (RA79) for $14.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Community Member francois for posting this deal.
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Thanks to Community Member francois for posting this deal.
Features:
- Multi-band amateur walkie talkie; 2m and 70cm band receiver and transmitter; 1.25m/AM (Aviation) /FM/NOAA reception
- Easy to use for beginners; the large screen clearly displays all info; dedicated A/B band keys and customizable side keys put critical functions at your fingertips; adjustable high/medium/low power optimizes range and battery life
- Emergency Alarm & Flashlight
- Built-in NOAA Weather Alert receives extreme weather warnings
- Rechargeable two way radio; the 1400mAh battery offers extended talk time; supports modern USB-C charging (even with a power bank) and an optional desktop dock
- Supports CHIRP and VFO mode; users can choose to manually set the frequency through the keyboard or use a PC to add new channels and settings
- Powerful team management; ham radio with 200 channels; use frequency copy to instantly configure your entire team; DTMF for selective call; group call; and individual call; enabling precise and private communication
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Retevis Direct via Amazon has Retevis Portable Handheld Dual Band 2-Way Ham AM/FM Radio Walkie Talkie (RA79) for $14.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Community Member francois for posting this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Community Member francois for posting this deal.
Features:
- Multi-band amateur walkie talkie; 2m and 70cm band receiver and transmitter; 1.25m/AM (Aviation) /FM/NOAA reception
- Easy to use for beginners; the large screen clearly displays all info; dedicated A/B band keys and customizable side keys put critical functions at your fingertips; adjustable high/medium/low power optimizes range and battery life
- Emergency Alarm & Flashlight
- Built-in NOAA Weather Alert receives extreme weather warnings
- Rechargeable two way radio; the 1400mAh battery offers extended talk time; supports modern USB-C charging (even with a power bank) and an optional desktop dock
- Supports CHIRP and VFO mode; users can choose to manually set the frequency through the keyboard or use a PC to add new channels and settings
- Powerful team management; ham radio with 200 channels; use frequency copy to instantly configure your entire team; DTMF for selective call; group call; and individual call; enabling precise and private communication
Editor's Notes
Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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You are technically correct that you (the person) do not need a license to transmit on CB. However, the radio itself must be certified (Type Accepted) by the FCC for CB TRANSMIT. You can of course use this to receive anything and that is legal.
This Retevis RA79 (or the Quansheng UV-K5) is not certified for CB. It is designed and approved as an Amateur (Ham) radio. This creates a few hurdles:
Legality: Even if you have a Ham license, you are strictly limited to transmitting on Amateur bands (based on your license class). A Ham license does not authorize you to transmit on CB, GMRS, or FRS frequencies using a non-certified radio like this one.
Hardware Reality: The "Citizen Band" (CB) is at ~27 MHz (HF), while this radio is built for ~144/440 MHz (VHF/UHF).
Here is what this radio can actually do:
Out of the Box: It transmits/receives on the 2-meter (~144 MHz) and 70cm (~440 MHz) Ham bands. It can receive FM radio, NOAA weather, and some other frequencies. It cannot transmit or receive CB.
With Firmware Mods: You can flash custom firmware (like Egzumer) to open up the receive range significantly. This allows you to listen to CB, Airband, and more. However, reception on CB is often poor because the physical antenna and circuits aren't tuned for it.
With Hardware Mods: To actually transmit on CB frequencies, you would need to physically modify the internal circuit board (adding an HF board). Even if you do this, the signal is often 'dirty' (full of interference/harmonics), and it remains illegal to transmit on CB with this device. You could technically transmit on other frequencies such as the 10-meter band, if the harmonics were within the allowed limits of Amateur radio license requirements (which it probably is not unless you throw a lot of money at it for filters).
TL;DR: If you want to talk on CB, save yourself the headache and buy a dedicated CB radio. If you want to get into the technical hobby of Ham radio, the UV-K5 is a fun, cheap starting point!
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Looks like they are shipping it from China directly and not Amazon.com as the listing stated.
Not sure if it will make it to me.
Looks like they are shipping it from China directly and not Amazon.com as the listing stated.
Not sure if it will make it to me.
They gave me a fake UPS tracking number. This was a messed up deal. They are blaming Amazon in the emails to me.
As soon as that UPS package is delivered to the wrong address, I'll be filing a dispute with Amazon with package not received.
As soon as that UPS package is delivered to the wrong address, I'll be filing a dispute with Amazon with package not received.
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Thanks for the Update. And thanks for the well wishes. I'm glad you got yours.
The last message stated, "Due to an Amazon system error, your RA79 order wasn't actually shipped, so the tracking number on your order is invalid."
They have apologized and set me an Amazon tracking number for the Ailunce HA1UV radio.
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