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Retevis RT73 (Mini Dual-Band DMR Mobile)
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2m/70cm
Bands
20 W
Output
| Frequency | 136-174 MHz (VHF) and 400-480 MHz (UHF) |
| TX power | 20 W (Ultra-compact dual-band analog/DMR mobile, 20 W. Built-in GPS; two-way DMR-APRS and TX-only analog APRS. 4000 channels, 200,000 contacts. AMBE vocoder.) |
| Modes | FM (analog), DMR Tier II (digital), DMR-APRS + analog APRS |
Connectors
| antenna | SO-239 |
| mic | full-keypad DTMF hand mic |
| data | GPS |
| power req | 13.8 V DC. |
Ultra-small (122 x 64 x 39 mm) dual-band DMR mobile
20 W on 2m and 70cm
DMR Tier II with AMBE vocoder
Built-in GPS; two-way DMR-APRS + TX analog APRS
4000 channels, up to 200,000 contacts
Full-keypad DTMF hand mic for front-panel control
Strengths
Fits anywhere; genuine 20 W dual-band DMR; GPS and APRS built in; keypad mic for programming on the fly.
Weaknesses
20 W (not 50 W); small speaker; code-plug programming; single-slot APRS quirks.
Verdict
The go-anywhere DMR mobile - the RT73's tiny chassis, 20 W output and built-in GPS/APRS make it ideal for compact vehicle and go-box installs.
The Retevis RT73 is an ultra-compact (122 x 64 x 39 mm) dual-band analog and DMR Tier II mobile with 20 W output, built-in GPS, two-way DMR-APRS and a full-keypad DTMF hand mic. It holds 4000 channels and up to 200,000 contacts.
Compare the higher-power Connect Systems CS800D or the tri-band AnyTone AT-D578UV III.