RETEVIS Launches High-Power Portable Repeater, Transforming Off-Grid Communication

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RETEVIS derives from REdefine TElecommunications VIsion Signpost, a global leader in reliable two-way radio communication solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation: the portable repeater system designed to redefine longer range with reliability in off-grid environments. Combining industrial-grade durability with plug-and-play simplicity, this repeater aims to eliminate dead zones for family-guardian/outdoor, key-worker/business, and radio amateurs. Since RETEVIS RT97 became a popular portable repeater with its low-power version in 2018, RETEVIS has released the newly updated waterproof RETEVIS portable repeater - Retevis RT97L 25-Watt LCD High Power repeater.

More Information - https://www.retevis.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-retevis-rt97l-gmrs-repeater

U.S. FM Landscape by the Numbers→

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U.S. FM Landscape by the Numbers

There are 21,950 U.S. FM stations in my dataset, updated as of May 12. The stations encompass commercial and noncommercial stations, translators and LPFMs from all U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam. I’ll offer the disclaimer that my data includes all active licenses. It is possible that stations in this count are not actually on the air.

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Newcomer Survey 2021-22 Results

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Popular online Amateur Radio Club and trainers Essex Hams have released details of a survey of newcomers to the Amateur Radio hobby.

They reached out to those who’ve completed the course after a month or so, to see how they’re getting on. In 2021 and 2022, 1,614 responses gained.

Essex Hams - https://www.essexham.co.uk/