Monday, September 21, 2026 

DUBUQUE, IOWA — A new piece of communication technology is getting ready to make its way into the Dubuque area, and Dubuque In Pursuit News will be putting it to the test. The RETEVIS L71 is a Push-to-Talk communication device designed to use cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity rather than operating like a traditional two-way radio that depends on a local radio frequency or repeater.

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That could make this type of technology interesting for people and organizations that need to communicate across larger distances.

SO WHAT COULD IT BRING TO THE TRI-STATE AREA?

The Dubuque area sits near the intersection of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, where businesses, organizations, emergency personnel, event crews and other groups can operate across a fairly large geographic area.

Technology that uses cellular networks for Push-to-Talk communication could provide another option for staying connected when traditional radio systems aren’t the only solution being considered.

The L71 offers features including cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, GPS-related functions, group communication capabilities, an emergency-alert function and a large-capacity battery. It also supports Zello, according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Of course, the real question isn’t what the specifications say on paper.

The real question is: How does it actually perform here?

🎥DUBUQUE IN PURSUIT NEWS IS PUTTING IT TO THE TEST

That’s exactly what we’re going to find out.

Dubuque In Pursuit News will be testing the RETEVIS L71 in real-world conditions.

We’ll be taking a closer look at:

📡 Cellular connectivity
🎙️ Voice communication
👥 Group communication
📍 GPS functions
🚨 Emergency features
🔋 Battery performance
📶 Wi-Fi connectivity
📱 Overall ease of use
🌎 How practical the technology could be for the Dubuque tri-state area

We’ll also be looking at where the radio performs well, where it may have limitations and what users should know before considering this type of communication system.

VIDEO TEST COMING SOON

We’re not stopping with a written review.

Dubuque In Pursuit News will be producing a video featuring the RETEVIS L71, giving viewers an opportunity to see the radio in action and follow along as we test its features.