Someone Returned This "Broken" Radio...I Proved Them Wrong!

Is one person's "return" your next favorite radio? Today I’m in the "Mobile Office" at a campground to perform a full QC bench test on an Amazon return: the Retevis RT95. Usually, returns are a mystery, but this one arrived looking practically brand new with the screen protector still on. The new owner specifically wanted an antenna included, so I’m putting this dual-band mobile through its paces to ensure it's 100% ready for its forever home. GEEKOM Summer Sale – Save at Least 16% on Mini PCs 👉 https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/dana15 GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition Exclusive 18% Coupon Code: TPA5PSUM 👉 https://go.temporarilyoffline.com/odgdmk 👉 Zero to Hero Journey: https://courses.hamradiodx.net/b/LmQG... 👉 No More Mic Fright: https://courses.hamradiodx.net/b/TqJW... What’s inside this test: 👉 The "Cigarette Lighter" Warning: Why you should check your fuse and wiring gauge before plugging in a high-current mobile radio. 👉 Chirp Troubleshooting: How I handled a "Chirp bug" while programming North American band plan repeaters. 👉 Real-World Power Test: Testing the radio into a mag-mount antenna to see if it actually hits its rated 20–25 watts. 👉 Repeater Stress Test: I attempt to open 5 different local repeaters near Coralville, IA, to verify the transmitter and CTCSS tones are working perfectly. Saving radios from e-waste, one return at a time. Interested in a QC-tested radio? I sell these directly to ensure you get a working unit without the "Amazon gamble". 👉 My Used Radio Inventory: https://temporarilyoffline.com/blogs/... Gear Featured: 👉 Radio: Retevis RT95 new on Amazon: https://geni.us/fz4da42 👉 Surecom SW-102: https://geni.us/IAKUo 👉 Surecom SW-102 Case: https://geni.us/RYRBl 👉 Baofeng Mini: https://geni.us/C0FRgFe 👉 100w Dummy Load: https://geni.us/eTZ18Uh 👉 Dabbsson Power Station: https://geni.us/MFxgHY 👉 Chirp Software: https://chirpmyradio.com/ #HamRadio #RetevisRT95 #AmazonReturns #AmateurRadio #KM9G #RadioRepair ❤️ Get My Free Newsletter: https://temporarilyoffline.com/pages/... 🚐 If you like RV Videos, Check out my RV Channel:    / @livingforalivingrv   Click the 👍 Like Button, 🤡 Leave a Comment, ❤️ Subscribe 👉 Support The Channel 👈 ❤️ Patreon:   / temporarilyoffline   📺 Youtube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/temporarilyof... 💸 Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/temporarilyoffline 🛒 Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/temporari... 📻 Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft 🖍️ How I make my Thumbnails: https://partner.canva.com/c/3622632/6... 👉 Fun Stuff 👈 🫵 We want YOU on TOADs Discord:   / discord   🕊️ Twitter:   / kilomike9golf   😸 Github: https://github.com/TemporarilyOffline Where possible, all links are affiliate links, this youtube thing is an expensive endeavor and every little bit helps. RT95 19