Walkie talkies
Retevis RT24
Retevis
PMR446 pair with 1100 mAh Li-ion packs, a USB charging base and nine VOX levels.
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What you get
The RT24 ships as a pair with 1100 mAh Li-ion packs and a USB charging base. Retevis quotes 8 to 12 h of use and 74 h of standby. The maker rates it for up to 3 km on the 16 PMR446 channels.
- USB charging base
- 9 VOX levels
- 8 to 12 h use, 74 h standby
- Earpieces included in many packs
- Low battery alarm, busy channel lock
Pros and cons of the Retevis RT24
Pros
- Nine VOX levels for hands-free talking.
- Rated for 74 h of standby per charge.
- Earpieces come with many packs.
Cons
- The rated 3 km range is low compared with the rest of this list.
Specs
- Channels
- 16
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 3 km
- Battery type
- Li-ion 1100 mAh
- Radios in the box
- 2
- Radio service
- PMR446
Why it scores 8.0
8.0/10
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Emergency features
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- 16 channels or more
- Two or more radios in the box
Tester picks
No pick by the testing outlets we track.
Search demand
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