Fleetwood Digital

Retevis RA79 (UV-K5) Multiband Ham Radio with Scanner & Frequency Counter

$65.99 CAD

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Meet the game-changer for Canadian amateur operators and radio hobbyists. The Retevis RA79 (UV-K5) isn't just another dual-band radio; it's a multi-band powerhouse that redefines what a handheld can do. This is the "Swiss Army Knife" of portable radios, packed with features for scanning, experimenting, and everyday ham use.

Why choose the RA79? It's a full-featured scanner, a powerful ham transceiver, and a frequency counter—all in one rugged unit. Listen in on air bands (AM), copy a frequency from a nearby radio in seconds, and charge it anywhere with its modern USB-C port. This is the ultimate all-in-one device for radio exploration.

The RA79 (UV-K5) Advantage

📡 Full-Band "Scanner Mode" Reception: Go beyond ham bands. The RA79 receives an incredibly wide range of frequencies (50-600MHz), letting you listen to air, marine, FRS, GMRS, public service (non-encrypted), and more.
✨ One-Touch Frequency Counter: This is the feature you've been waiting for. Instantly read and save the frequency from another radio. Just put it near a transmitting radio, press a button, and the RA79 automatically tunes to that frequency.
✈️ Air Band (AM) Reception: Listen to aviation traffic at your local airport with the dedicated AM receiving mode (108-136MHz).
⚡ Wireless Frequency Copy: Quickly clone frequencies from one RA79 to another without any cables. Perfect for getting your club or group on the same page instantly.
🔌 Modern USB-C Charging: Ditch the proprietary cradles. Charge your radio at home, in the car, or with a power bank using the built-in USB-C charging port.
🖥️ Large Colour Display: The vibrant 1.77" colour screen makes it easy to see both your A and B bands, channel names, and all menu settings.

🎁 Exclusive Bonus: The Fleetwood Digital Quick-Start Guide

Frustrated by tiny, confusing manuals poorly written? We've got you covered.

This radio includes our exclusive, custom-written programming guide. Printed on full-size paper (easy to read!), this step-by-step guide teaches you how to:

✅ Program Manually: Enter frequencies via the keypad—no computer required.
✅ Set Up Repeaters: Easily enter offsets and CTCSS/DCS tones.
✅ Save Channels: Store your settings into the radio's memory.
✅ Simplex Operation: Set up direct radio-to-radio communication.

🔌 Please Note: Power Adapter Not Included

Following industry practice, this radio includes a USB-C charging cable but no longer comes with a 110V USB wall adapter (power brick).

If you need an adapter, you can add one to your order right here.

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What's In The Box

1 x Retevis RA79 (UV-K5) Radio Body
1 x High-Gain Dual-Band Antenna
1 x 1600mAh Li-ion Battery
1 x Belt Clip
1 x Lanyard / Hand Strap
1 x USB-C Charging Cable
1 x User Manual

Technical Specifications

General

Feature	Specification
FCC ID	2A3OORA79
ISED ID	27919-RA79
Frequency Range (TX)	144-148 MHz (VHF) 430-450 MHz (UHF)
Frequency Range (RX)	FM: 50-76 MHz AM (Air Band): 108-136 MHz VHF: 136-174 MHz VHF: 200-260 MHz UHF: 350-400 MHz UHF: 400-520 MHz FM Broadcast: 76-108 MHz
Memory Channels	200
Battery Capacity	1600mAh Li-ion
Antenna Connector	SMA-Male (on radio, uses SMA-F Antenna) Chinese / Baofeng Style
Audio Output	≥0.5W
Dimensions	115 x 60 x 37.5 mm
Weight	~243g (with battery & antenna)

Transmitter

Feature	Specification
RF Output Power	VHF: 5W / UHF: 4W (High/Mid/Low)
Modulation Type	FM (F3E)
Channel Spacing	25KHz (Wide) / 12.5KHz (Narrow)
Max. Deviation	±5KHz (Wide) / ±2.5KHz (Narrow)
Spurious Power	≤7.5uW

Receiver

Feature	Specification
Sensitivity (FM)	50-76 MHz: -121dBm 108-136 MHz (AM): -121dBm 136-174 MHz: -123dBm 200-260 MHz: -123dBm 350-400 MHz: -123dBm 400-520 MHz: -123dBm
Audio Distortion	≤5%
Adjacent Ch. Selectivity	≥60dB (Wide) / ≥55dB (Narrow)