Will it work in your country?
Retevis sells the MateTalk L2 in a US and an EU version with separate firmware, so ask the seller for the bands of the version you buy and compare them with your operator.
Try the push-to-talk apps on the MateTalk L2
These services list the MateTalk L2 as supported. Pick one and try what it can do.
The radio's keys work too: PTT plays the next call (hold it to talk), the knob or ▲▼ change the group, ◀▶ switch the app’s screens, the red key stops.
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The MateTalk L2 next to other radios, to scale. Pick up to three to compare.
Full specifications
Values come from the sources listed at the end of the page. Where they disagree, both values are shown.
| PoC networks | 4G, 3G and 2G mobile networks and Wi-Fi |
|---|---|
| SIM | Two SIM slots, dual standby; one SIM card in the box, and your own SIM works |
| SIM in the box | 800 MB of data a month for the first year; then renew it or use a local 2G, 3G or 4G SIM |
| Versions | US and EU versions with separate firmware |
| Operating system | Android 10 (the product page says "Android-based") |
|---|---|
| Preinstalled apps | 15, including Zello, PTT over Cellular (PoC) and a browser |
| PTT platforms named | Zello, built in and used directly on the radio; Retevis's own PoC server with web account-management and dispatch consoles |
| Programming | Over the air through the account-management platform; PC programming software and a USB programming cable |
| Frequencies | VHF 136–174 MHz and UHF 400–470 MHz, transmit and receive |
|---|---|
| Transmit power | 5 W or 1 W |
| Channels | 200 |
| Modes | Analog; PoC; MIX, with both on one screen and the * key switching between them; RPT, a relay between a PoC group and an analog channel |
| Other features | VOX, sub-tone decoding, one-key pairing, FM radio with stored channels, voice prompts (TTS) that can be turned off |
| Screen | 2.4-inch color screenSources differ |
|---|---|
| Keypad | Full numeric keypad with confirm, up, down and back keys |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Water and dust rating | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Size | 124.5 × 60 × 45.5 mm (height × width × depth, without antennas) |
| Antennas | Two external antennas: one for the mobile network and Wi-Fi, one for the analog radio |
| Operating temperature | −20 to +60 °C |
| Side keys | Side key 1 programmable; side key 2 is the PTT for PoC and the VHF/UHF radio; side key 3, orange, is the Zello PTT |
|---|---|
| Top | Power and volume knob |
| Alarms | SOS alarm, GPS geofence alarm and low-battery alert |
| Noise reduction | "AI noise-reduction chip" |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi supported |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2, for Bluetooth headsets and wireless microphones |
| Satellite positioning | GPS |
| Audio connector | Headphone jack under a side cover |
Where sources disagree
- Screen2.4-inch color screen · 1.77-inch color screen (Amazon.com listing)
- Repeater mode (RPT)Does not forward or bridge analog radio signals to the Zello platform · Bridges a PoC talk group and a local analog channel
Questions
Does the Retevis MateTalk L2 need a license?
The 4G push-to-talk part needs only a SIM card with data. The analog part transmits on VHF 136–174 MHz and UHF 400–470 MHz at up to 5 W, which needs a license or a licensed business channel in most countries; the license checker shows the rules by country.
Can the MateTalk L2 talk to Baofeng and other analog radios?
Yes, in Analog mode, on the same VHF or UHF frequency and sub-tone, like any FM handheld. In RPT mode Retevis says the L2 relays between a PoC group and a local analog channel; the compatibility tool explains how PoC and analog radios connect.
Does the Retevis MateTalk L2 have Zello?
Yes. Zello is built in and works directly on the radio, with its own orange PTT key on the side. Retevis's own PoC server is the second option.
How big is the MateTalk L2 battery?
3,000 mAh, charged over USB-C. A spare battery cost $22.99 on Retevis's US store in October 2026.
Which LTE bands does the MateTalk L2 support?
Retevis sells a US and an EU version with separate firmware, so ask the seller for the band list of the version you buy.
Does the MateTalk L2 come with a SIM card?
Yes, one SIM card with 800 MB of data a month for the first year. After that you renew it or use a local SIM; Retevis sells a USA annual-plan SIM for the L2 at $15.99 (October 2026).
