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I Tested the RB48's Weather Function at Work—Here's What Happened

July 2, 2026 · Watch below, then use the free site tools (offline after first visit).

Retevis RB48 Early Use Review — Real-World Weather Alert Failure (And What Still Impressed Me) I brought the Retevis RB48 to work for early use testing — and the NOAA weather channel reception was a disappointment. No copy from my office location, while other radios on the same channels had no issue. In this video I break down my working theory (stock antenna or receiver sensitivity) and cover wh…

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