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You’re a hardened survivalist, you know communication is just as important as any survival tool. That’s especially true in a team survival situation. It’s always better to have a teammate. If you’re lucky enough to have one, make sure you’re connected. Losing your partner can mean a guaranteed casualty. Protect your assets.
You need a reliable communication. Cell phones are a no go. There are no cell towers up in the mountains. The best option is a two-way radio. We’re here to review the Retevis H-777.
How do we judge a radio? There are a lot of factors. We looked at several aspects of this model so you know what’s up.
First, we rated the hardware. Your radio has to be tough. the radio has to survive any situation the wilds might bring. It also needs to have a quality batter. If you have a weak charge on your hands, that’s just plain dangerous. Plus, disposable, or multiple rechargeable, batteries waste space. We want one that goes the distance
Second, we rated the signal capabilities. You need a radio with range. If your partner is 20 miles down away when your ATV breaks down, but your radio barely makes, that’s a disaster.
You also need plenty of channels for clarity AND privacy. The first is self explanatory. Crossed signals make communication difficult. Privacy is less obvious. If you’re living off the grid for a reason, you don’t want people eavesdropping. Make sure you're messages get to the intended ears only.
Lastly, we’ll look at added features. That can be included accessories, functions that don’t fall under the other two, or even style. Some people might care how it looks on their hip.
As we said, the product we’re reviewing today is the Retevis H-777. This is a 5-mile capable radio when conditions are optimal.
It has 16 available channels. Retevis is a trusted name in the business, so this is a product you can assume to be top notch, even if it’s low range.
This is a cheap radio. You might not be able to find a better one. This is much more suitable for a crew, or maybe a small team of people, as you can get them in bulk but still doesn't hurt your pockets.
The battery is probably the main drawing point. A single charge of 2 - 3 hours can provide 8 or more hours of use. That may not seem like a long time, but if you keep it off when not needed, that can last a full day.
As said, it has 16 channels. That is simply okay for its' price, but 16 will do little if you’re in an area with a lot of signals.
Let’s talk about the hardware. This is a not a rock. There is no weather resistance built in. Unlike other options, the H-777 would most likely not survive splashing. Keep it dry. If your wilderness plans involve a river; upgrade to a fully waterproof model.
We have already touched on communication capabilities. This is not meant to cover a whole national park. It is not a climber to base camp model. This is a college campus on a clear day model. Don’t take this into a life or death situation.
If you are wondering; Retevis deals with an array of great equipments that caters to a large user base. This model is clearly intended for the general use populace.
It comes with a headset and that’s about it. There are no additional features. This is a fairly simple radio, again, with no frills. If you’re on a job site, this will cut it, and you’ll save a lot of money.
The Retevis H-777 is not meant for adventuring; and that includes surviving outside. It has a small range and chances are; and it would be recommended to use it in the city instead.
This microphone has a nice design, especially for the price. It looks like a microphone that would cost much more than it does cost.
Part of that stems from the smooth curves and matte black color. The microphone also has a rectangular shape rather than a round shape. It mostly comes down to personal preference, but most people view a rectangular shape as more professional than a round shape.
The other aspect of design that I really like is that the pop filter is attached to the shock mount. This means you can adjust the microphone without having to worry about adjusting the shock mount.
Now, it would be nice if the pop filter was a few inches further back from the microphone, but it still works fine.
Finally, the shock mount is already attached to the microphone. However, you can remove the shock mount if you want to place this microphone on a boom stand.
The microphone has a 5/8” insert for the screw. If your boom stand has a 3/8” insert, then you will have to use a 3/8” to 5/8” adapter, which is not included.
The TC-777 is made of plastic, which is perfectly fine. The plastic keeps both the price and weight of the microphone down. Frankly, a microphone that spends most of its life on a stand doesn’t need to be made of metal.
There is a metal casing around the microphone itself.
The tripod is made of metal with rubber feet to help with vibrations on the surface from affecting the mic itself.