Retevis RT15 Review 

How do I set up the voice scramble function?

Can you verify that the volume doesn’t “save position” when you turn the power off… as someone else said in the comments? Thanks. Also how do you enable the scramble feature? With Retevis’ software?

Wanted to let you know that the RT27 FRS also has a Scramble feature. The RT27 features 8 scramble modes. The RT27 FRS unit only allows you to program in valid FRS frequencies into it's memory channels. But it has 35 programmable channels. So you can program the 22 FRS channels in multiple times using a different CTCSS/DCS/Scramble/Non-scramble combo-configuration. Also, there is something called DCS Encryption that BLOCKS out all non-Retevis Radios from being received. Even if they are using the same channel & privacy code. It seems to be a unique feature to Retevis radios. Also, the RT27V (VHF - MURS version) radios have the DCS Encryption too. The RT27V does not have the Voice Scramble-Inversion feature. The RT27 FRS was one of the last FRS radios Type-Accepted & Approved with Voice Scramble mode. The door slammed shut on December 27, 2017. After that date, the FCC has stopped type-accepting any FRS radio with a scramble-encryption feature or mode. It will deny any radio FRS/Part 95B type acceptance if it features a scramble feature. The only thing I don't like about the RT27 model is the relatively low transmit power of the radio. This radio was type-approved by the FCC after it had changed the maximum RF power from 0.5 to 2-watts ERP. But Retevis kept the RF output power of the RT27 to the previous 0.5-watt specification. I'm guessing the type-acceptance of the radio was too close to the FCC deadline of Dec 27, 2017 to make the changes and get it thru in time. More info on the RT27 FRS model: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ol7HIn9K_tk.html The RT27 FCC ID: fccid.io/2AAR8RETEVISRT27 Some of Retevis's FCC IDs for their FRS and other 2-way HT radios (some may be missing from this list): fccid.io/2AAR8RETEVIS

Please remember that a separate two-prong programming cable is required If you want to customize these in the slightest. The mini USB cable is only for charging. Also note that broadcasting scrambled audio on amateur and family radio frequencies is prohibited by the FCC so be careful how you use these.

Does it have hand's free ability (VOX) and you use AA or AAA batteries?

How do you get Vox to work? Do you have to reprogram it?

Can you tell me how to lock it and unlock it thanks

I'm curious what I'm doing wrong. I can't hear a transmission unless I press and hold the monitor button. I can transmit but on receive the green light comes on and hear nothing. I'm not particularly pleased with this one. Edit: The volume doesn't stay where you put it when you power it off. It goes back to full volume when you turn it back on. That doesn't work in my situation and volume level 1 is WAY too loud. I threw it out.

hi, you have frequency list of Retevis RT15 please ?

Did you say that the volume of the voice announcements can or cannot be changed with programming?

Any sense of how the rt15 differs from the rt19?

Jason, could you say something about the hands free feature. Is it necessary to buy an external mic for this?

Are these encrypted and not traceable ?

Can it be used as a police scanner?

Has anyone found a conventional charger that works with this retevis doesn't make 1

The VOX doesn’t work

The Vox doesn’t work