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Retevis HS5 (RS-998) 100W HF/VHF All-Mode SDR Transceiver
Retevis HS5 (RS-998) 100W HF/VHF All-Mode SDR Transceiver
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This is the radio that changes the game. The Retevis HS5 (RS-998) is a 100-watt, all-mode "shack-in-a-box" that transmits on HF and VHF. Built on a powerful Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform, it delivers features that are simply unheard of at this price, including a large colour touchscreen with a real-time spectrum waterfall.
Its single most powerful feature? Standalone digital modes. This radio has a built-in FT8 client and CW decoder. You can operate FT8 directly from the 7-inch touchscreen interface—no PC or keyboard required. This makes it the ultimate, all-in-one 100W "Go-Box" for your vehicle, shack, or next portable (POTA/SOTA) activation.
⚠️ Amateur HF License Required for Use in Canada
This is a powerful, multi-band, all-mode Amateur Radio transceiver. To transmit on all its available frequencies (HF and VHF), you must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic+ or Basic & CW qualification.
💡 A Note for New Operators: This is a Hobbyist SDR
This radio is a powerful, high-performance SDR. It is not a "turnkey" appliance like a Yaesu or Icom. It is designed for the ham radio enthusiast who is comfortable with technology, updating firmware, and technical operation.
We fully test each unit before it ships, but support is community-based. This radio is for the true hobbyist who wants maximum features and performance for the price. For this reason Fleetwood Digital is unable to provide much in the way of technical support for this item as there are no schematics or service manuals available, any warranty service provide is by Retevis.
What does Fleetwood Digital provide? A safe and secure ordering and payment processor. The option to purchase extended warranty and shipping insurance. Fleetwood Digital also offers financing for larger purchases. We hope these value added propositions will earn your trust.
The "Shack-in-a-Box" for the Modern Era
The Icom IC-7100 is a legendary and reliable radio. But it was designed over a decade ago, before the FT8 and POTA revolution. It's a fantastic radio, but it's an "appliance" that requires a computer, an external $200+ antenna tuner, and a nest of cables to get on the air with digital modes.
The Retevis HS5 (RS-998) is the "shack-in-a-box" for the 2020s. It was designed from the ground up for the modern, tech-savvy ham who wants to see the band and operate digital modes anywhere.
Why buy a 10-year-old design when you can have a 7-inch colour touchscreen, a built-in tuner, and standalone FT8 operation for a fraction of the price? The HS5 is not just a radio; it's a complete, portable, future-proof station.
| Feature | ✅ Retevis HS5 (RS-998) | Icom IC-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone FT8 (No PC) | YES | NO |
| Screen Type | 7-inch Colour Touchscreen | 3.5-inch Mono Touchscreen |
| SDR Waterfall Display | YES | NO (Basic Scope Only) |
| Built-in Auto Antenna Tuner (ATU) | YES | NO |
| Built-in WiFi | YES | NO |
| HF Transmit Power | 100 Watts | 100 Watts |
| VHF Transmit Power | 60 Watts | 50 Watts |
| UHF Transmit (430-450 MHz) | NO (Receive Only) | YES |
| Digital Voice Mode | NO | D-STAR |
| Detachable Head / Form Factor | All-in-One Mobile | Detachable Slant-Head |
The Choice is Clear:
-
❌
The Icom IC-7100 is the choice for operators who need UHF transmit or are dedicated to the D-STAR digital voice network.
-
✅
The Retevis HS5 (RS-998) is the choice for the modern ham who values a massive 7" waterfall display, the freedom of standalone FT8, and the all-in-one value of a built-in antenna tuner.
Key Features
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🖥️
Standalone FT8 & CW Decode: Built-in FT8 client and CW decoder let you operate digital modes directly from the 7" touchscreen—no PC required!
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📡
HF/VHF All-Mode Transceiver: A true "shack-in-a-box" with SSB, AM, FM, CW, and Digital modes on 160m-10m HF and 2m VHF.
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⚡
100W HF / 60W VHF Power: A robust 100W on HF and 60W on VHF gives you the power to break through pile-ups.
-
🌊
7-Inch SDR Waterfall Display: The large capacitive touchscreen features a real-time spectrum analyzer and 3D waterfall so you can see signals across the band.
-
🔁
Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATU): The high-speed internal ATU quickly tunes your antenna for a perfect match, making portable and multi-band operation easy.
-
💻
PC Connection (Built-in Sound Card): Also includes a USB-C port for a single-cable connection to your PC for CAT control and audio (for modes like PSK/RTTY).
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📶
Built-in WiFi: Connects to your WiFi network for network operations, DX clusters, and firmware updates.
What's In The Box
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📻
1x Retevis HS5 (RS-998) Transceiver
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🎤
1x Handheld Microphone
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🔌
1x DC Power Cable
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🔩
1x Hand MIC Hook & Screws
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🔑
1x Allen Wrench
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📖
1x User Manual
Technical Specifications
| Model | Retevis HS5 / RS-998 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | SDR (DDC/DUC) |
| Modes | CW, LSB, USB, AM, NFM, WFM, DIGI (FT8) |
| TX Frequency Range | 1.8-30 MHz (HF) 144-148 MHz (VHF) |
| RX Frequency Range | 0.5-750 MHz (Continuous) |
| Output Power | Up to 100W (HF), Up to 60W (VHF) |
| Display | 7-inch Colour LCD Touchscreen |
| Digital Modes |
Standalone (No PC): FT8 (Encode/Decode), CW (Decode) PC-Connected: All via built-in sound card |
| Antenna Tuner | Yes, Built-in High-Speed ATU |
| Power Source | 13.8V DC (Requires ~30A Supply) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (CAT, Built-in Sound Card, DFU), WiFi, SD Card Slot, CW Key, 9-pin EXTERNAL |
| Antenna Ports | 2x SO-239 (1x HF, 1x VHF) |
Description
This is the radio that changes the game. The Retevis HS5 (RS-998) is a 100-watt, all-mode "shack-in-a-box" that transmits on HF and VHF. Built on a powerful Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform, it delivers features that are simply unheard of at this price, including a large colour touchscreen with a real-time spectrum waterfall.
Its single most powerful feature? Standalone digital modes. This radio has a built-in FT8 client and CW decoder. You can operate FT8 directly from the 7-inch touchscreen interface—no PC or keyboard required. This makes it the ultimate, all-in-one 100W "Go-Box" for your vehicle, shack, or next portable (POTA/SOTA) activation.
⚠️ Amateur HF License Required for Use in Canada
This is a powerful, multi-band, all-mode Amateur Radio transceiver. To transmit on all its available frequencies (HF and VHF), you must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic+ or Basic & CW qualification.
💡 A Note for New Operators: This is a Hobbyist SDR
This radio is a powerful, high-performance SDR. It is not a "turnkey" appliance like a Yaesu or Icom. It is designed for the ham radio enthusiast who is comfortable with technology, updating firmware, and technical operation.
We fully test each unit before it ships, but support is community-based. This radio is for the true hobbyist who wants maximum features and performance for the price. For this reason Fleetwood Digital is unable to provide much in the way of technical support for this item as there are no schematics or service manuals available, any warranty service provide is by Retevis.
What does Fleetwood Digital provide? A safe and secure ordering and payment processor. The option to purchase extended warranty and shipping insurance. Fleetwood Digital also offers financing for larger purchases. We hope these value added propositions will earn your trust.
The "Shack-in-a-Box" for the Modern Era
The Icom IC-7100 is a legendary and reliable radio. But it was designed over a decade ago, before the FT8 and POTA revolution. It's a fantastic radio, but it's an "appliance" that requires a computer, an external $200+ antenna tuner, and a nest of cables to get on the air with digital modes.
The Retevis HS5 (RS-998) is the "shack-in-a-box" for the 2020s. It was designed from the ground up for the modern, tech-savvy ham who wants to see the band and operate digital modes anywhere.
Why buy a 10-year-old design when you can have a 7-inch colour touchscreen, a built-in tuner, and standalone FT8 operation for a fraction of the price? The HS5 is not just a radio; it's a complete, portable, future-proof station.
| Feature | ✅ Retevis HS5 (RS-998) | Icom IC-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone FT8 (No PC) | YES | NO |
| Screen Type | 7-inch Colour Touchscreen | 3.5-inch Mono Touchscreen |
| SDR Waterfall Display | YES | NO (Basic Scope Only) |
| Built-in Auto Antenna Tuner (ATU) | YES | NO |
| Built-in WiFi | YES | NO |
| HF Transmit Power | 100 Watts | 100 Watts |
| VHF Transmit Power | 60 Watts | 50 Watts |
| UHF Transmit (430-450 MHz) | NO (Receive Only) | YES |
| Digital Voice Mode | NO | D-STAR |
| Detachable Head / Form Factor | All-in-One Mobile | Detachable Slant-Head |
The Choice is Clear:
-
❌
The Icom IC-7100 is the choice for operators who need UHF transmit or are dedicated to the D-STAR digital voice network.
-
✅
The Retevis HS5 (RS-998) is the choice for the modern ham who values a massive 7" waterfall display, the freedom of standalone FT8, and the all-in-one value of a built-in antenna tuner.
Key Features
-
🖥️
Standalone FT8 & CW Decode: Built-in FT8 client and CW decoder let you operate digital modes directly from the 7" touchscreen—no PC required!
-
📡
HF/VHF All-Mode Transceiver: A true "shack-in-a-box" with SSB, AM, FM, CW, and Digital modes on 160m-10m HF and 2m VHF.
-
⚡
100W HF / 60W VHF Power: A robust 100W on HF and 60W on VHF gives you the power to break through pile-ups.
-
🌊
7-Inch SDR Waterfall Display: The large capacitive touchscreen features a real-time spectrum analyzer and 3D waterfall so you can see signals across the band.
-
🔁
Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATU): The high-speed internal ATU quickly tunes your antenna for a perfect match, making portable and multi-band operation easy.
-
💻
PC Connection (Built-in Sound Card): Also includes a USB-C port for a single-cable connection to your PC for CAT control and audio (for modes like PSK/RTTY).
-
📶
Built-in WiFi: Connects to your WiFi network for network operations, DX clusters, and firmware updates.
What's In The Box
-
📻
1x Retevis HS5 (RS-998) Transceiver
-
🎤
1x Handheld Microphone
-
🔌
1x DC Power Cable
-
🔩
1x Hand MIC Hook & Screws
-
🔑
1x Allen Wrench
-
📖
1x User Manual
Technical Specifications
| Model | Retevis HS5 / RS-998 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | SDR (DDC/DUC) |
| Modes | CW, LSB, USB, AM, NFM, WFM, DIGI (FT8) |
| TX Frequency Range | 1.8-30 MHz (HF) 144-148 MHz (VHF) |
| RX Frequency Range | 0.5-750 MHz (Continuous) |
| Output Power | Up to 100W (HF), Up to 60W (VHF) |
| Display | 7-inch Colour LCD Touchscreen |
| Digital Modes |
Standalone (No PC): FT8 (Encode/Decode), CW (Decode) PC-Connected: All via built-in sound card |
| Antenna Tuner | Yes, Built-in High-Speed ATU |
| Power Source | 13.8V DC (Requires ~30A Supply) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (CAT, Built-in Sound Card, DFU), WiFi, SD Card Slot, CW Key, 9-pin EXTERNAL |
| Antenna Ports | 2x SO-239 (1x HF, 1x VHF) |
This Item is a Special Order - Kindly Allow ~7-12 Days for Shipping
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