RuggedRadios
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The Rugged Radios 5 Watt Handheld Radio (RH-5R) was released 6 months ago and has quickly become our most popular handheld radio. Perhaps its most important feature is the dual band (VHF/UHF) functionality, giving you the ability to communicate with both frequency bands, something most radios are incapable of. The RH-5R features 128 programmable channels, over 40 of which are already pre-programmed with popular race frequencies. These include Weatherman, BFG Relay, Baja Pits, Best in the Desert, KOH, SCORE, etc. The RH-5R is face programmable, though if you're not feeling up to it you can always request to have us program any additional channels you want, free of charge. The RH-5R is loaded with many great features:
· 5 Watts
· Dual Band (VHF 150MHz-174MHz) (UHF 420MHz-470MHz)
· 128 Programmable Channels
· FM Radio (65MHz-108MHz)
· Mini LED Flashlight
· Emergency Alarm Function
· DCS/CTCSS programmable (Tone Codes)
· Lapel Mic and Earpiece
· Built-in Belt Clip
· High Capacity 1800mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
· Battery Charger
· VOX (Voice Activated Transmission) (disabled by default)
· Battery “Save” Function (disabled by default)
· Selectable Scan Mode (disabled by default)
· Offset Function for Repeater Access (disabled by default)
· Dual Watch / Dual Reception (disabled by default)
The average user can expect about 8-10 hours before requiring a recharge. If battery longevity is a concern, we offer a battery eliminator which plugs straight into a cigarette lighter receptacle.
With 5 Watts of power, the RH-5R has a range of about 2.5 miles. This can vary depending on your line of sight and density of surrounding terrain. To increase the range of the RH-5R, many will upgrade to a larger “Ducky” antenna. This XL “Ducky” antenna screws on easily, and can increase the range of the radio by 15-20%.
Part of the RH-5R’s popularity can be contributed to its variety of accessories available. One of our bestselling accessories is the Radio Box we designed to mount the RH-5R securely in your vehicle, and our bar mounts make the mounting process super easy.
There are plenty of activities that can benefit from having a RH-5R, and its combination of affordability (especially compared to other handheld race radios), features, and dependability make it a wise choice for those browsing the handheld radio market.
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