Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🚨 RETEVIS RT97 GMRS Repeater Install + RANGE TEST | 7 Mile Coverage with Baofeng 5RM Handhelds! 🚨
In this video, we install and range test the Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater, a portable 10W GMRS repeater that’s perfect for off-grid communication, emergency preparedness, and rural property use. We paired the RT97 with budget-friendly Baofeng 5RM GMRS handheld radios to see how far we could really reach — and the results were impressive!
📍 Test Location: 10-acre property (rural setting)📡 Max Range Achieved: 7 miles🎙️ Radios Used: Baofeng 5RM (NO modifications, handheld use only)🔧 Repeater Setup: Plug-and-play, outdoor-mounted RT97 GMRS version
✅ Watch this video to see:
• How to set up the Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater
• Real-world range testing in open terrain
• How far GMRS handhelds can go with a repeater
• Why the RT97 is perfect for preppers, homesteaders, and rural property owners
📦 GEAR FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Baofeng HT - amzn.to/48W4r9a
PowerQueen Battery - amzn.to/3J85dp6
RT97 (Single Device):amazon.com/dp/B087X1DD95?maas=maas_adg_A1CFDFADDC82D6E7D8A03C030A0F2699_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
RT97 (Base Station Kit):amazon.com/dp/B0B8DD1XCJ?maas=maas_adg_790C77B6C3734F35A53752E847E5D63B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
RT97L (Single Device):amazon.com/dp/B0F1G2FC7T?maas=maas_adg_0A24084794893270FE024D98180B14E7_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
RT97L (Base Station Kit):amazon.com/gp/product/B0F1G3PYR2?maas=maas_adg_6BBC413DDC2246DE1D543876DBD66D7F_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
RT97L (Base Station Kit with Microphone):amazon.com/gp/product/B0F62PXSTN?maas=maas_adg_96AEEA27AEB010976E1723E52FDDCB01_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
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🚨 RETEVIS RT97 GMRS Repeater Install + RANGE TEST | 7 Mile Coverage with Baofeng 5RM Handhelds! 🚨
In this video, we install and range test the Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater, a portable 10W GMRS repeater that’s perfect for off-grid communication, emergency preparedness, and rural property use. We paired the RT97 with budget-friendly Baofeng 5RM GMRS handheld radios to see how far we could really reach — and the results were impressive!
📍 Test Location: 10-acre property (rural setting)📡 Max Range Achieved: 7 miles🎙️ Radios Used: Baofeng 5RM (NO modifications, handheld use only)🔧 Repeater Setup: Plug-and-play, outdoor-mounted RT97 GMRS version
✅ Watch this video to see:
• How to set up the Retevis RT97 GMRS repeater
• Real-world range testing in open terrain
• How far GMRS handhelds can go with a repeater
• Why the RT97 is perfect for preppers, homesteaders, and rural property owners
📦 GEAR FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Baofeng HT - amzn.to/48W4r9a
PowerQueen Battery - amzn.to/3J85dp6
RT97 (Single Device):amazon.com/dp/B087X1DD95?maas=maas_adg_A1CFDFADDC82D6E7D8A03C030A0F2699_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
RT97 (Base Station Kit):amazon.com/dp/B0B8DD1XCJ?maas=maas_adg_790C77B6C3734F35A53752E847E5D63B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
RT97L (Single Device):amazon.com/dp/B0F1G2FC7T?maas=maas_adg_0A24084794893270FE024D98180B14E7_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
RT97L (Base Station Kit):amazon.com/gp/product/B0F1G3PYR2?maas=maas_adg_6BBC413DDC2246DE1D543876DBD66D7F_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
RT97L (Base Station Kit with Microphone):amazon.com/gp/product/B0F62PXSTN?maas=maas_adg_96AEEA27AEB010976E1723E52FDDCB01_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1
🔹Commands used in the video
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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