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Retevis RT85 VHF/UHF N9 Northern Ontario Logging Radio
Retevis RT85 VHF/UHF N9 Northern Ontario Logging Radio
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When your safety and livelihood depend on your radio, you need a rig that works. The Retevis RT85 N9 Edition is the perfect radio for professional drivers in Northern Ontario. It's built with quality materials, a durable case, stronger audio, and a modern LCD, making it a true workhorse you can rely on.
This N9 Northern Ontario Edition is a 5-watt, ISED-certified VHF commercial radio. It offers exceptional value and reliability, making it the ideal choice for truck-to-truck communication on logging roads. Be careful when you pick one up—you won't want to put it down.
🚚 Multipack Special Order
Multipacks require a lead time of ~7-12 Days due to stock and programming. Singles should ship with 48 hours.
⚠️ ISED Commercial License Required
This is a commercial radio, not a CB or amateur radio. It is intended for professional use on the N9 Northern Ontario logging channels (listed below) and requires a valid ISED Land Mobile License to operate.
Use of any frequency outside its authorized area is illegal and could result in dangerous interference to essential safety services, such as ambulance, fire, or hospital communications. Misuse of a radio channel can jeopardize lives—including yours.
This radio is ISED Certified (IC: 23137-RT85) under RSS-119 for use on commercial land mobile frequencies.
N9 Northern Ontario Common Logging Frequencies
| Channel | Frequency (MHz) | Authorized Area of Operation |
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| 1 | 150.290 | The districts of Thunder Bay and Sudbury; part of the District of Algoma, south of the CN Rail line. |
| 2 | 159.270 | East of Nipigon, north of Wawa, Chapleau, Watershed and west of Matheson and Elk Lake. |
| 3 | 163.980 | The districts of Cochrane, Algoma, Sudbury, Timiskaming, Nipissing, Manitoulin and Parry Sound; part of the District of Kenora, north of Red Lake; Highway 17 extending east to Pembroke, north of Highway 60 and all of Algonquin Park. |
| 4 | 165.180 | The districts of Kenora, Thunder Bay and west of Wawa and Hearst, except 50 km radius of Red Lake. |
| 5 | 170.250 | Sudbury, South on Highway 69 to Parry Sound; Sudbury, east on Highway 17 to Pembroke; north of Highway 60, all of Algonquin Park and north of Highway 141. |
| 6 | 170.310 | The districts of Kenora, Rainy River and Thunder Bay. |
| 7 | 171.000 | The districts of Kenora, Rainy River, Thunder Bay and west of Highway 129, Chapleau and Hearst. |
| 8 | 172.065 | The districts of Kenora, Rainy River, Thunder Bay, Algoma and Cochrane; part of the District of Sudbury, north of Cartier and Capreol, except the 50 km radius of Red Lake. |
Key Features
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Robust & Durable Case: Built to withstand the vibration and rough use of a commercial work environment.
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Full 5W VHF Power: A true 5-watt transmitter (4W on UHF) provides the strong signal you need to be heard on the road.
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Modern LCD Display: A bright, backlit display makes it easy to see your selected channel at a glance, day or night.
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128 Channel Memory: Plenty of memory to store all your required N9 frequencies and other operational channels.
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Dual Band Capable: While programmed for VHF N9 channels, this radio is also fully capable of operating on UHF frequencies.
What's In The Box
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1x Retevis RT85 Radio
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1x Dual Band Antenna
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1x Lithium Ion Battery
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1x Desktop Charger & AC Adapter
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1x Belt Clip
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1x User Manual
Technical Specifications
| Model | Retevis RT85 |
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| Radio Type | Commercial VHF/UHF Handheld |
| Frequency Range (VHF) | 136-174 MHz (Tx/Rx) |
| Frequency Range (UHF) | 400-480 MHz (Tx/Rx) |
| Channel Capacity | 128 |
| Output Power | 5W (VHF) / 4W (UHF) |
| Modulation | FM |
| Operating Voltage | 7.4V DC |
| Audio Power | >500mW |
| Regulatory | ISED ID: 23137-RT85 |
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