diff --git a/docs/cli_commands.md b/docs/cli_commands.md
index 78c73f8d..8363f39e 100644
--- a/docs/cli_commands.md
+++ b/docs/cli_commands.md
@@ -1399,8 +1399,8 @@ set flood.retry.bucket 2 none
 
 **Default:** `15` with the `rooftop` preset
 
-**Note:** Direct-routed type 2 text packets always use 21 retry attempts,
-regardless of this setting or the short-path cap.
+**Note:** Direct-routed type 2 text packets always use 21 retry attempts in the
+shared retry logic, regardless of this setting or the repeater short-path cap.
 
 **Examples:**
 ```
@@ -1427,6 +1427,8 @@ set direct.retry.count 15
 - The failed echo window includes a packet-length add-on. TRACE and
   ANON_REQ/type 7 packets keep the existing 4x line-time add-on. TXT_MSG/type 2
   packets use 7x. Other direct retry packets use 6x.
+- Non-repeater firmware uses the same packet-type add-ons with the shared
+  fixed base retry timing.
 - For non-TRACE direct paths shorter than 6 remaining hops, the effective wait is scaled by `hops / 6`.
 - Non-TRACE direct paths with 6 or more remaining hops use the configured value unchanged.
 - TRACE retries shorter than 16 remaining hops use `hops / 16`; 16 or more remaining hops use the configured value unchanged.
@@ -1458,6 +1460,8 @@ set direct.retry.base 500
 - This is added after the failed echo window. TRACE and ANON_REQ/type 7 packets
   keep the existing 4x packet-length add-on. TXT_MSG/type 2 packets use 7x.
   Other direct retry packets use 6x.
+- Non-repeater firmware uses the same packet-type add-ons with the shared
+  fixed retry step.
 - For non-TRACE direct paths shorter than 6 remaining hops, that computed delay is scaled by `hops / 6`.
 - Non-TRACE direct paths with 6 or more remaining hops use the computed delay unchanged.
 - TRACE retries shorter than 16 remaining hops use `hops / 16`; 16 or more remaining hops use the computed delay unchanged.
diff --git a/docs/halo_keymind_settings.md b/docs/halo_keymind_settings.md
index 2ee56723..9ef40190 100644
--- a/docs/halo_keymind_settings.md
+++ b/docs/halo_keymind_settings.md
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ direct `altpath` sends the second packet.
 
 ## Direct Retry Settings
 
-Direct retry applies to direct-routed packets. A queued resend is canceled when the next-hop echo is heard.
+Direct retry applies to direct-routed packets. A queued resend is canceled when the next-hop echo is heard. Repeaters expose the settings below; non-repeater firmware uses the same packet-type timing rules with fixed shared base/step timing.
 
 | Setting | What it does | How to use | Example |
 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
diff --git a/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp b/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp
index 6809014d..18a28301 100644
--- a/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp
+++ b/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp
@@ -1004,13 +1004,7 @@ uint32_t MyMesh::getDirectRetryEchoDelay(const mesh::Packet* packet) const {
 
   // Wait roughly long enough for our TX, the next hop's receive/forward window, and its echo back.
   uint32_t bits = ((uint32_t)packet->getRawLength()) * 8;
-  uint8_t payload_type = packet->getPayloadType();
-  float length_factor = 6.0f;
-  if (payload_type == PAYLOAD_TYPE_TRACE || payload_type == PAYLOAD_TYPE_ANON_REQ) {
-    length_factor = 4.0f;
-  } else if (payload_type == PAYLOAD_TYPE_TXT_MSG) {
-    length_factor = 7.0f;
-  }
+  float length_factor = (float)getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeFactor(packet);
   uint32_t scaled_wait_millis = (uint32_t)((((float)bits) * length_factor) / kbps);
   return base_wait_millis + scaled_wait_millis;
 }
diff --git a/src/Mesh.cpp b/src/Mesh.cpp
index 7f9cba6d..0ecb2412 100644
--- a/src/Mesh.cpp
+++ b/src/Mesh.cpp
@@ -228,17 +228,37 @@ bool Mesh::allowDirectRetry(const Packet* packet, const uint8_t* next_hop_hash,
   (void)next_hop_hash_len;
   return true;
 }
+uint8_t Mesh::getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeFactor(const Packet* packet) const {
+  if (packet == NULL) {
+    return 6;
+  }
+
+  uint8_t payload_type = packet->getPayloadType();
+  if (payload_type == PAYLOAD_TYPE_TRACE || payload_type == PAYLOAD_TYPE_ANON_REQ) {
+    return 4;
+  }
+  if (payload_type == PAYLOAD_TYPE_TXT_MSG) {
+    return 7;
+  }
+  return 6;
+}
+uint32_t Mesh::getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeDelay(const Packet* packet) const {
+  if (packet == NULL || _radio == NULL) {
+    return 0;
+  }
+
+  return _radio->getEstAirtimeFor(packet->getRawLength()) * (uint32_t)getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeFactor(packet);
+}
 uint32_t Mesh::getDirectRetryEchoDelay(const Packet* packet) const {
-  (void)packet;
-  // Keep the base fallback aligned with the repeater's minimum retry wait.
-  return 200;
+  return 200 + getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeDelay(packet);
 }
 uint8_t Mesh::getDirectRetryMaxAttempts(const Packet* packet) const {
-  (void)packet;
+  if (packet != NULL && packet->getPayloadType() == PAYLOAD_TYPE_TXT_MSG) {
+    return 21;
+  }
   return DIRECT_RETRY_MAX_ATTEMPTS_DEFAULT;
 }
 uint32_t Mesh::getDirectRetryAttemptDelay(const Packet* packet, uint8_t attempt_idx) {
-  (void)packet;
   uint32_t base = getDirectRetryEchoDelay(packet);
   // Keep the historical linear spacing while allowing the base wait to vary by platform/profile.
   return base + ((uint32_t)attempt_idx * 100UL);
diff --git a/src/Mesh.h b/src/Mesh.h
index 72fcfac1..8a4bdb6c 100644
--- a/src/Mesh.h
+++ b/src/Mesh.h
@@ -150,6 +150,16 @@ protected:
    */
   virtual uint32_t getDirectRetryEchoDelay(const Packet* packet) const;
 
+  /**
+   * \returns  packet-airtime multiplier used by the direct-retry echo window.
+   */
+  uint8_t getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeFactor(const Packet* packet) const;
+
+  /**
+   * \returns  packet-airtime add-on used by the direct-retry echo window.
+   */
+  uint32_t getDirectRetryPacketAirtimeDelay(const Packet* packet) const;
+
   /**
    * \returns  maximum number of retry transmissions after the initial direct TX.
    */