We Installed This Tiny GMRS Repeater… You Won’t Believe the Range

Описание: 🚨 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 - https://amzn.to/48W4r9a
PowerQueen Battery - https://amzn.to/3J85dp6
RT97 (Single Device):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087X1DD95?...

RT97 (Base Station Kit):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8DD1XCJ?...


RT97L (Single Device):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1G2FC7T?...

RT97L (Base Station Kit):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F...

RT97L (Base Station Kit with Microphone):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F...

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