Retevis 900MHz

[KAF6045]

5 hours ago, axorlov said:

I saw this. I interpret is as: if your radiator is frequency hopping or digitally modulated, then this section applies. Not correct, you think? There are other sections about 902-928MHz too.

Please cite those other sections -- I didn't see anything other than 15.247 covering communication devices, and the section heading explicitly states that it applies to the 902-923 band. Other parts of the regulations do cover the band, but NOT for communication devices (CAT scans, for example).

I interpret it as: heading - (communication) devices in 902-923, (a) then restricts those devices to frequency hopping (or digital). It does not leave an opening (in my view) for non-frequency hopping (/digital) operations.

Amateurs have access on a secondary basis and must accept any interference from ISM devices, and must not cause interference. They appear to be the only ones not required to use spread spectrum.

[tgies]

Retevis has now updated most of their product listings to remove most mentions of the RT10 being "license-free".

[tgies]

[accidental doublepost, sorry]

[WSDN828]

I've been using the RT-10 on 902MHz ham repeaters for a couple of years now. Nice little radio, easy to program with the computer. Great deal for the price although it would be nice if it was higher power.

[onemanparty]

18 hours ago, WSDN828 said:

I've been using the RT-10 on 902MHz ham repeaters for a couple of years now. Nice little radio, easy to program with the computer. Great deal for the price although it would be nice if it was higher power.

Do you use it on analog or DMR?

[WSDN828]

I don't have any DMR repeaters to use it on. HT to HT simplex on DMR is fine.  Analog thru repeaters or to my Motorola XTL1500s on simplex works fine.   Wish they were >1 W but even that 1W does a surprisingly good job thru a decent repeater. Audio is great.