Mini Analog repeater RT97 programming

Posted on by Elsa

Portable analog repeater RT97 default has 16 channels.But for some customers, they may need frequency more than these 16 channels. After your customization or you choose stock frequency of RT97, if it’s possible still to do repeater RT97 programming?

The answer is yes!

You just need repeater RT97 programming in software is ok. Steps as below:

1.please download RT97 software from Retevis official website freely: https://www.retevis.com/resources-center/

2.First USB universal driver, then RT97 software.
3.Choose the communication port

4.click read from radio. You will get default setting of RT97.(below is  a customized frequency)


Above settings is default setting of one Customized RT97.

RT97 stock default setting is.

UHF: RX: 453.31250Mhz TX: 463.31250Mhz
VHF: RX: 152.61250Mhz TX:162.61250Mhz

5.In RT97 software, the RX frequency and TX frequency. Both can adjust within +/-1Mhz. (the best effect is adjust 1Mhz)
But please remember, receive should adjust with transmit in same direction. To make sure TX and RX still have previous offset.

Such as adjust channel 1 to:

RX: 406.41250Mhz TX:416.41250Mhz

This way, you will have more frequency choices to use for connecting different commubnication groups.

Finally: click write to radio. Save the frequency you saved.

After programming in RT97 to change different frequency, you need also programme in corresponding walkie talkie software to matching the repeater communication channels.

Some customers may be curious why RT97 has 16 channels, and sometimes need programme more? Please check relative blog: why RT97 analog repeater has 16 channels for your reference.

Any other questions about RT97 programming, please post your questions below or email us. Thanks!

21 thoughts on “Mini Analog repeater RT97 programming”

  1. I have a RT 97 repeater which is connecting the radios properly but I get a lot of static and cant hear what anyone is saying. What must I do to improve the quality?

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  2. I am having problems programming my new RT97. It works out of the box, but I want to change the CT code from default to our normal one. When I connect the programming cable the LCD display backlight comes on purple, but frequencies etc. are not displayed. Is this normal? When I try to read I get an error message saying “Abnormal reading and writing check the connections are correct or walkie-talkie power supply is turned on”

    As I said, LCD backlight on, no data displayed, not able to read or write to device.

    Thanks, Garry

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    4. Hi again, need to re-program my RT97 again for a new frequency and using the same laptop as before I have the same problem as mentioned above. I remember that I did solve the problem for myself at the time but can’t remember how I did it. I have a feeling it was USB port not capable of enough current. Do I need a high power USB port?

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      1. Hi,
        for the repeater RT97, you can only program the frequency within your customized frequency.
        For example, if you customized the RT97 with TX 430 and RX 420mhz, so you can only program the Tx within 430mhz,like 430.12500mhz,430.25000mhz, and the Rx must be within 420mhz.
        If any question, please feel free to contact us!

        Best regards
        Cherry

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    1. We tested the RT97 with the 10w handheld radio with the range of about 9km, and one of our customers said it can reach 35km.
      The range is based the antenna and the operating environment

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      1. Right dear. your answer is real. even I use RT97 UHF in urban centers (JAKARTA INDONESIA) can reach a distance of 67km (still normal).
        but that antenna that I use is my own assembly. even I just installed the antenna only 15 meters from the ground. even though there are very many buildings around the antenna that are VERY HIGH blocking the antenna. but that in no way affected him. awesome right? thanks.

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        1. hi, sometimes the range of the repeater is not only based on its power, but also based on the antenna, use the high gain antenna and high antenna. so if you want to use the repeater in best state, you need to make sure them.

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  5. Hi Dear Mr./Ms.Cherry. thank you for your friendly and cool response. for now I can only buy cash: RT97 UHF 2pcs and VHF 2pcs. while RT1 UHF 2pcs. so my total spend is 6pcs.

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  6. Under the “Function Setup” section of the programming software, I am trying to determine the need and/use of the VOX setting and Squelch setting.

    Should the VOX feature be “On,” if yes, then what is the optimum setting?

    How about the proper squelch setting, should I place it to “1?”

    Fi9nally, what is the need and/or use for the “Embedded Message” feature on the RT97?

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