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Recently, Alex, who knows a lot about radio communications, shared his honest review of the RT97 Repeater. Let’s see what we can find in his review. What Are In the Box Here is a box in a metal case with ribs. Fins are needed both as stiffeners and as radiator fins for cooling. It doesn’t get very hot though. It has two connectors. One antenna connector for receiving and transmitting at the same time. And a connector for connecting the power supply, GX16 4-pin. This repeater can be powered by anything from 12 to 24 volts. It has a built-in voltage converter, a stabilizer that allows it to operate from any of these voltages. It can be connect to the…

Today I would like to talk about what repeaters are in general, and what they are in radio communications. If you’re interested in this topic, Read on! Duplex Repeater A repeater is a device that receives a signal from the air and transmits it again to the air. A real full-fledged repeater receives a signal on the air on one frequency and transmits it again on the air on another frequency, at the same time as it receives, without introducing any delay into the signal. Such a repeater is called duplex. It contains one receiver and one transmitter. Everything that the receiver receives on its own frequency is broadcast by the transmitter on its own frequency. Accordingly, such a repeater…

When people mention kayaking, they think of different scenes. Because they are not talking about the same type of kayaking. Do you know what kinds of kayaking types are there? Come to explore with me! Recreational Kayaking Recreational kayaking can often be seen on the well-protected flatwater—either lakes or slow moving rivers. No experience is required to paddle them and they are not meant for speed. It is aimed to relax, have fun or enjoy the sunset on the water. So it is suitable for family time. Sea Kayaking or Touring Kayaking tour can be understood as travelling by kayaks. It is usually a long-distance trip on the sea. Kayaking tour is suitable for paddlers who take paddling serious and…

Some beginners of kayaking are nervous on the water. They may have irrational fear to the rapids or have fear of the unknown, for example, “what should I do if I meet a shark?”. Fear is normal when people start trying new things in new environments. But we have to overcome the fear to move on. If you want to know how to overcome the fear of kayaking, read on! Face the Root of Fear It means to identify where your fear is coming from. It will be useful to try and figure out why you’re scared. In usual, fear comes from excessive imagination and distrust of your own abilities. You need to solve the fear before setting out for…

These days our old friend Fred made another contribution to PMR446 radios. He’s a kind British man who focuses on evaluating PMR446 radios. If you’re interested in buying some cheap but good-quality PMR44 radios, here is Fred’s honest review of Affordable PMR446 Radio RT617 Unboxing & First Thought Look at these PMR446 radios and they are very affordable. You’ll be shocked when I tell you how cheap these are—Only $27.99 for getting 2 packs. I think because they are so hard-wearing, so they’ll be ideal in perhaps a carer situation if you’re looking after someone that has mobility issues maybe someone that’s just had surgery post-surgery maybe someone has a disability. One thing that I like is straight out of…

Kayak fishing is affordable, accessible and a great way to combine many aspects of outdoor recreation. How do you get started if you are a beginner? Here we outline the basic steps. Read on to delve into the exciting world of kayak fishing. Buy A Kayak for Fishing What type of kayak is best for fishing? In usual, a sit on top kayak will be the better choice since any water from waves or flopping fish drains quickly out of the scupper holes in the bottom. Their open design allows easy access to cargo as well as room to mount accessories, like a kayak fish finder, on utility tracks. Gear Up 1. Paddle Materials like fibreglass or carbon fibre will…

RT3S Dual Band DMR Radio is not strange to Retevis customers. It helped many customers to learn more about digital radio operations. The more people use it, the more feedback. Today, this article collects some Q&A about RT3S display. Q&A About RT3S Display Questions 1: “My RT3S radio isn’t letting me choose the power level; “power,” wasn’t an option on the menu”    Answer: The power option may be hidden, sometimes because the battery gets to a low level.  Please follow these steps to unhide: 1. Please press the bottom key on the left, meanwhile turn “power knob”to turn off the radio. 2. The please press the bottom key on the left, meanwhile turn “power knob” to turn on the…

Doug is the person who like camping, hiking, and backpacking. He is also running his YouTube channel Backcountry Pilgrim, sharing his outdoor gear reviews and trips for backpacking. These days he shared a video of his hiking story, including Retevis RT49P Waterproof Radio. Doug’s Trail Hiking Story “A couple of weeks back I went on a quick hiking trip with my family and we had about eight of us together hiking this trail and we ended up getiing separated. Now it wasn’t that big of a deal because the trail wasn’t that hard to follow but when I got all the way back to the car, half my family was there and the other half was not. So We waited…

Should I buy an emergency radio? We always suggest you to include a battery-operated radio in your emergency kit. In the event of a power outage or grid off, two way radios will be the best alternative communication tool.  Then what is the best radio to have in an emergency? Here is the best waterproof emergency radio we recommend- RT6  RT6 Dual Band Waterproof Radio  The Retevis RT6 radio features 128 channels with priority channel selecting, dual watch and call tone. RT6 has a lot functions which are needed for responding the emergency. The first one is Long Range. RT6 has a bit longer antenna, up to 5W, so it can cover a further range. The second one is Emergency SOS.…