As an important communication device, walkie-talkies are widely used in scenarios such as manufacturing, outdoor adventures, field operations, built environments, and emergency rescue. Among them, long range walkie talkies are even more crucial for commercial users. Today I've compiled a list of popular long range radios from Retevis. Let's take a look.

Before we get into the specifics of the products, let's learn a little bit about long range radios

What is the best walkie talkies for long range ?

Long range two way radios, as the name suggests, are those walkie talkie devices that are capable of clear and stable communication over longer distances.

Factors affecting the communication distance of 2 way radio;

The communication distance of the walkie-talkie is affected by many factors, but mainly in the following aspects;

1. Output power:

The higher the transmit power, the farther the communication distance. The power of the walkie-talkie is divided into different gears, and the communication distance is directly proportional to the output power, i.e. the higher the power, the farther the communication distance.

2. Antenna type and gain:

The higher the gain of the antenna, the farther the communication distance. When using high gain directional antenna, it can enhance the power density (field strength) in the communication direction, thus enhancing the communication distance. Different types of antennas (such as spring antenna, rod antenna, sucker antenna) will also have an impact on the communication distance.

3. Environmental factors:

The geographic environment in which it is used has an important effect on the communication distance. Open areas such as plains or oceans may have longer communication distances, while in complex terrains such as cities or mountainous areas, factors such as buildings, mountains and vegetation may limit the range of signal propagation. In urban environments with tall buildings, electromagnetic field transmission can produce more reflected waves due to the influence of metal objects and tight spaces, resulting in reduced communication spacing.

4. Exclusion of interference:

The actual intercom communication distance is always a source of interference, in the same transmitter power and the same receiving sensitivity under the premise of the wireless intercom interference exclusion ability is stronger, the actual communication distance is also farther.

5. Receiving sensitivity:

The higher the receiving sensitivity, the farther the communication distance. However, due to the interference of electromagnetic noise in nature as well as industrial pollution, the influence of the inherent noise of electronic components, the reception sensitivity may be subject to certain limitations.

In addition, there are some other factors that may also affect the communication distance of the walkie-talkie, such as the frequency range used, the battery power, the degree of matching between the antenna and the machine frequency, and the physical state of the antenna (such as whether it is broken or loose).

How long range are 2 way radios?

Generally speaking, the communication range of handheld walkie-talkies in urban areas is usually around 2~4 kilometers, while it may reach 4~7 kilometers in open areas.

It also depends on the transmitter power of the walkie-talkie, for example, 5W/4W transmitter power is about 1~3km in the urban area and 3~5km in the open area, while 3W/2W transmitter power is 500m~2km in the urban area and 1~3km in the open area.0.5W/2W transmitter power is about 200-800m in the urban area, and 500m~1.5km in the open area. 1.5 kilometers.

In addition, vehicle-mounted walkie-talkies may be able to communicate over longer distances because they usually have higher transmit power. For example, a vehicle-mounted walkie-talkie with a transmission power of 50 watts/40 watts may have a communication range of 5 to 15 kilometers in urban areas and 10 to 25 kilometers in open areas.

Please note that the above communication distances are only estimates for general conditions and the actual distances may vary depending on the specific situation. For those who need to communicate over longer distances, consider using a repeater or other device to increase the distance.

Retevis Long Range Handheld Radios for Sale

For users who need to communicate over long distances, choosing a walkie-talkie with excellent performance is crucial. Among the many models of long distance walkie-talkies, Retevis P1, RT29, RT81, NR30 and other 10W high power walkie-talkies have received a lot of attention.

I. RETEVIS RT29:

Main features

Rugged + IP67 waterproof + 3200mAh battery

Upgraded Version;

Retevis RT29D is a DMR digital walkie-talkie with Bluetooth added on based of RT29's features.

2. Retevis P1

Key features

Superhet receiver + single frequency repeater function + recording function + 2500mAh battery + AES256 encryption

Encryption compatible model; Retevis RT50 (The new version of RT50, in addition to 10-key encryption, adds 32-key encryption, compatible with Motorola AES128 encryption; also adds 64-key encryption, compatible with Motorola AES256 encryption. For the above encryption, please set it through the latest software.)

3. Retevis NR30 and Retevis NR630

Key Features;

Two way AI noise reduction + IP67 waterproof + one key group call + 2800mAh battery

Retevis NR30 long-distance GMRS radio with 8 relay channels.

Summary

Overall, a typical walkie-talkie usually has a communication range of around a few kilometers in ideal environments (e.g. open areas), while it may be shorter in more closed environments such as urban areas. However, the specific communication distance also needs to be judged according to the specific model of the walkie-talkie, its power, and environmental conditions.

Where can I buy long range 2-way radios?

If you are interested in the walkie talkies mentioned in the article. You can check out or buy them through the official Retevis website.