Retevis RT45P - Review & Range Test
What’s In The Video?
A review and range test of the Retevis RT45P walkie talkie. This is another Motorola T80 / T82 look alike from Retevis but how well does it perform?
Retevis RT45P Pros
Great Build Quality & Feel
IP67 Rating
Excellent Audio Clarity (if signal is good)
Familiar Controls (Motorola T80 style)
No Programming Software Needed
Stands Up Very Well
USB-C Charging
Field Replaceable AA Batteries
Clear LCD Display
Sturdy Belt Clip
Dual Channel Watch Is A Good Idea
Low Cost
Retevis RT45P Cons
Mediocre Range Performance
Useless In Low Signal Environments
Digital Volume Control
Provided AA Batteries Only 1,000mAh
Torch Is Feeble
Retevis RT45P Box Contents (image retevis.com)
Some Other Thoughts
Retevis have really ventured into different styles of radios in the last year or two. Gone are their plain black radios with the metal plate behind the battery. We now have a choice of styles, colours, IP ratings and functionality. Are the new radios as good as the old though? In my experience, it seems to be a bit of a gamble with some of the new style radios being great performers and others being a bit of a let down.
The RT45P is, overall, a nice radio to use with great audio clarity and lovely build quality. It’s not without its problems though. This is a shame because it’s a well built radio which is nice and simple to use and feels great in the hand.
Retevis RT45P Held In Hand (image retevis.com)
