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Name: Open Box: Retevis RT85 BC RR LADD Land Mobile Logging Road Overlanding Radio
Brand: Retevis
SKU: rt85-lmr-r
Price: 99.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (31 reviews)

Yes, this radio is an excellent choice for logging roads and Fleetwood Digital can also look after the programming and help you get a license if required.

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Open Box: Retevis RT85 BC RR LADD Land Mobile Logging Road Overlanding Radio

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The Open Box: Retevis RT85 BC RR LADD Land Mobile Logging Road Overlanding Radio offers exceptional value for outdoor enthusiasts and overlanders. This rugged, durable radio is designed for reliable communication in remote areas, with a wide range of VHF and UHF frequencies to ensure clear, long-distance communication. The RT85 features a full-power 5W output, robust build, and ease of use, making it perfect for logging, road, and overlanding applications. As an open-box item, it provides significant savings while still offering the same advanced features and performance as a brand-new model, making it an ideal choice for adventurers seeking reliable communication.

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Quick Specs

Logging Roads & Highways

SMA Male (Japanese Style)

K Plug

5W

FM

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Watch out Baofeng, Retevis has a 5R killer! Retevis is known for making a robust radio, that uses quality materials and workmanship. Now you can get a FM dual bander with a modern LCD, stronger audio, and a more durable case when compared to other value priced radios. The RT85 is priced to compete with the entry level, but offers exceptional value, a true 5W of output power, and almost double the memory. Be careful when you pick one up, you won't want to put it down!

Please note this item is open box.

Includes box, manuals, and all original accessories.

Commercial Frequency:

VHF: 138.025 - 173.975 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
UHF: 406.125 - 429.975 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
UHF: 450.025 - 469.975 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)

If you are a licensed Amateur Radio Operator looking for the 2M / 70CM "HAM" version on the radio please click here!

ISED Certified - (IC: 23137-RT85) under RSS-119 for use on commercial land mobile frequencies such as the RR and LADD channels (Logging Roads, Back Country, Western Canada highways) make this radio a great choice for overlanding comms. A valid ISED Land Mobile License for Appendix RR & B1 is required prior to deployment. The application can be downloaded here (Requires free Adobe reader)

Packed with a standard dual band rubber duck antenna, a Lithium Ion battery pack, and North America 110V desktop charger, this radio is complete right out of the box. Numerous accessories are available to complete your purchase and be ready for your adventures.

Specifications:

General:

Channel: 128
Operating Voltage: 7.4VDC
Operating Temperature (Radio Body): -10 -> +50 C
Weight (Radio Body): 106g
Dimensions (Ex Antenna): 116 x 53 x 36mm

Receiver:

Frequency: 136-174 / 400-480 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
Sensitivity: <0.2 uV
Occupied Bandwidth: <16KHz
Audio Power: >500mW
Audio Distortion: <10%
Frequency Stability: 5ppm
Current Draw: 60mA -> 250mA
Audio Response (300-3400Hz): +7~-12.5dB

Transmitter:

Frequency: 136-174 / 400-480 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
RF Power: 5W (4W UHF)
Modulation: FM
Spurious Power: <=15dB
Modulation Noise: <-40dB
Modulation Distortion: <5%
Frequency Stability: 5ppm
Maximum Frequency Deviation: <+/- 5KHz
Current Draw: <1600mAh
Audio Response (300-3400Hz): +6.5~-14dB
Adjacent Channel Power: <65dB

Box Contents:

RT85 Radio
Dual Band Antenna
Lithium Ion Battery
Desktop Charger
Belt Clip
Instructions

This radio is capable of the following frequencies, making it a good choice for logging roads and back country:

RR Road Channels:

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Restrictions
RR-01	150.080
RR-02	150.110
RR-03	150.140
RR-04	150.185
RR-05	150.200
RR-06	150.245
RR-07	150.260
RR-08	150.320
RR-09	150.365
RR-10	150.410
RR-11	150.440
RR-12	150.500
RR-13	150.530
RR-14	150.545
RR-15	150.560
RR-16	150.590
RR-17	150.680
RR-18	150.710
RR-19	150.770
RR-20	150.830	Not to be used within 64 km of Alaska State
RR-21	151.010	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-22	151.130	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-23	151.190	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-24	151.220	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-25	151.310	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-26	151.340	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-27	151.370	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-28	151.430	Not to be used within 64 km of Alaska State
RR-29	151.460	Not to be used within 64 km of the Southern British Columbia
RR-30	151.490	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border
RR-31	151.520	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border
RR-32	151.580	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border
RR-33	151.610
RR-34	151.640	Not to be used within 64 km of Washington State
RR-35	151.670	Not to be used within 20 km of Victoria, British Columbia

RR Loading Channels:

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Restrictions
LD-1	151.700
LD-2	151.745	Not to be used within 64 km of the Southern British Columbia border, within 50 km of Ketchikan, Alaska, or within 200 km of Juneau, Alaska.
LD-3	151.790	Not to be used within 20 km of Victoria, British Columbia
LD-4	151.805	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
LD-5	151.850	Not to be used within 85 km of Petersburg, Alaska

Western Canada B1 LADD Channels:

TX Frequency (MHz)	RX Frequency (MHz)	Frequency Conditions
153.050	153.050	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding a 90 km radius of Strathmore, Alberta.
154.100	154.100	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley west of Hope, Vancouver Island south of Nanaimo, British Columbia, south of 53°30'00" latitude (i.e. south of Edmonton) and 100 km radius of Bonnyville, Alberta (LAD-1).
154.325	154.325	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley west of Hope and Vancouver Island south of Nanaimo, British Columbia (LAD-3).
158.940	158.940	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only (LAD-2).
162.210	162.210	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding a 50 km radius of Crossfield, Alberta.
163.050	163.050	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba only. Excluding north of 53°00'00" latitude and east of 104°00'00" longitude in Saskatchewan.
165.480	165.480	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba only.
166.620	166.620	Licensed mobiles. Alberta and Saskatchewan only. Excluding south of 50°00'00" latitude, a 50 km radius of Calgary, Alberta, a 50 km radius of Magrath, Alberta, a 110 km radius of Wiseton, Saskatchewan and a 110 km radius of Fillmore, Saskatchewan.
168.120	168.120	Licensed mobiles. Alberta only. Excluding a 50 km radius of Lake Louise, Alberta.
173.370	173.370	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding a 50 km radius of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and a 50 km radius of Margo, Saskatchewan (LAD‑4).

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Description

Watch out Baofeng, Retevis has a 5R killer! Retevis is known for making a robust radio, that uses quality materials and workmanship. Now you can get a FM dual bander with a modern LCD, stronger audio, and a more durable case when compared to other value priced radios. The RT85 is priced to compete with the entry level, but offers exceptional value, a true 5W of output power, and almost double the memory. Be careful when you pick one up, you won't want to put it down!

Please note this item is open box.

Includes box, manuals, and all original accessories.

Commercial Frequency:

VHF: 138.025 - 173.975 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
UHF: 406.125 - 429.975 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
UHF: 450.025 - 469.975 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)

If you are a licensed Amateur Radio Operator looking for the 2M / 70CM "HAM" version on the radio please click here!

ISED Certified - (IC: 23137-RT85) under RSS-119 for use on commercial land mobile frequencies such as the RR and LADD channels (Logging Roads, Back Country, Western Canada highways) make this radio a great choice for overlanding comms. A valid ISED Land Mobile License for Appendix RR & B1 is required prior to deployment. The application can be downloaded here (Requires free Adobe reader)

Packed with a standard dual band rubber duck antenna, a Lithium Ion battery pack, and North America 110V desktop charger, this radio is complete right out of the box. Numerous accessories are available to complete your purchase and be ready for your adventures.

Specifications:

General:

Channel: 128
Operating Voltage: 7.4VDC
Operating Temperature (Radio Body): -10 -> +50 C
Weight (Radio Body): 106g
Dimensions (Ex Antenna): 116 x 53 x 36mm

Receiver:

Frequency: 136-174 / 400-480 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
Sensitivity: <0.2 uV
Occupied Bandwidth: <16KHz
Audio Power: >500mW
Audio Distortion: <10%
Frequency Stability: 5ppm
Current Draw: 60mA -> 250mA
Audio Response (300-3400Hz): +7~-12.5dB

Transmitter:

Frequency: 136-174 / 400-480 (REQUIRES COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)
RF Power: 5W (4W UHF)
Modulation: FM
Spurious Power: <=15dB
Modulation Noise: <-40dB
Modulation Distortion: <5%
Frequency Stability: 5ppm
Maximum Frequency Deviation: <+/- 5KHz
Current Draw: <1600mAh
Audio Response (300-3400Hz): +6.5~-14dB
Adjacent Channel Power: <65dB

Box Contents:

RT85 Radio
Dual Band Antenna
Lithium Ion Battery
Desktop Charger
Belt Clip
Instructions

This radio is capable of the following frequencies, making it a good choice for logging roads and back country:

RR Road Channels:

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Restrictions
RR-01	150.080
RR-02	150.110
RR-03	150.140
RR-04	150.185
RR-05	150.200
RR-06	150.245
RR-07	150.260
RR-08	150.320
RR-09	150.365
RR-10	150.410
RR-11	150.440
RR-12	150.500
RR-13	150.530
RR-14	150.545
RR-15	150.560
RR-16	150.590
RR-17	150.680
RR-18	150.710
RR-19	150.770
RR-20	150.830	Not to be used within 64 km of Alaska State
RR-21	151.010	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-22	151.130	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-23	151.190	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-24	151.220	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-25	151.310	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-26	151.340	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-27	151.370	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
RR-28	151.430	Not to be used within 64 km of Alaska State
RR-29	151.460	Not to be used within 64 km of the Southern British Columbia
RR-30	151.490	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border
RR-31	151.520	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border
RR-32	151.580	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States Border
RR-33	151.610
RR-34	151.640	Not to be used within 64 km of Washington State
RR-35	151.670	Not to be used within 20 km of Victoria, British Columbia

RR Loading Channels:

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Restrictions
LD-1	151.700
LD-2	151.745	Not to be used within 64 km of the Southern British Columbia border, within 50 km of Ketchikan, Alaska, or within 200 km of Juneau, Alaska.
LD-3	151.790	Not to be used within 20 km of Victoria, British Columbia
LD-4	151.805	Not to be used within 64 km of the Canada-United States border
LD-5	151.850	Not to be used within 85 km of Petersburg, Alaska

Western Canada B1 LADD Channels:

TX Frequency (MHz)	RX Frequency (MHz)	Frequency Conditions
153.050	153.050	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding a 90 km radius of Strathmore, Alberta.
154.100	154.100	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley west of Hope, Vancouver Island south of Nanaimo, British Columbia, south of 53°30'00" latitude (i.e. south of Edmonton) and 100 km radius of Bonnyville, Alberta (LAD-1).
154.325	154.325	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley west of Hope and Vancouver Island south of Nanaimo, British Columbia (LAD-3).
158.940	158.940	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only (LAD-2).
162.210	162.210	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding a 50 km radius of Crossfield, Alberta.
163.050	163.050	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba only. Excluding north of 53°00'00" latitude and east of 104°00'00" longitude in Saskatchewan.
165.480	165.480	Licensed mobiles. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba only.
166.620	166.620	Licensed mobiles. Alberta and Saskatchewan only. Excluding south of 50°00'00" latitude, a 50 km radius of Calgary, Alberta, a 50 km radius of Magrath, Alberta, a 110 km radius of Wiseton, Saskatchewan and a 110 km radius of Fillmore, Saskatchewan.
168.120	168.120	Licensed mobiles. Alberta only. Excluding a 50 km radius of Lake Louise, Alberta.
173.370	173.370	Licensed mobiles. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut only. Excluding a 50 km radius of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and a 50 km radius of Margo, Saskatchewan (LAD‑4).

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Open Box: Retevis RT85 BC RR LADD Land Mobile Logging Road Overlanding Radio

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