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Alternatives to CRT Space-U

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the Space-U — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

CRT Space-U
CRT · 2026
Space-U
17 W199
approx. price≈ £65

Alternatives to the Space-U

Radtel RT-S10
1
Radtel · 2026RT-S10
8.8
Same price ≈ £60
  • USB-C charging
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 17 W
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus GPS
3
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus GPS
8.6
16% cheaper ≈ £55
  • USB-C charging
  • Weight 278 g vs 434 g
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 17 W
  • Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) 260 vs 1,076
TIDRADIO TD-638
4
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638
8.7
Same price ≈ £65
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 17 W
  • Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
Retevis RA89
5
Retevis · 2025RA89
9.2
5% cheaper ≈ £60
  • USB-C charging
  • Weight 295 g vs 434 g
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 17 W
Retevis RT86S
7
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.8
Same price ≈ £65
  • USB-C charging
  • Weight 290 g vs 434 g
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 17 W
  • Channels 16 vs 199
Radtel RT-820W
8
Radtel · 2026RT-820W
34% pricier ≈ £85
  • Transmit power 20 W vs 17 W
  • Channels 500 vs 199
  • Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
Retevis NR30D
9
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2
31% pricier ≈ £85
  • USB-C charging
  • Weight 334 g vs 434 g
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 17 W
  • Channels 32 vs 199
Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
10
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.9
22% cheaper ≈ £50
  • USB-C charging
  • Channels 256 vs 199
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 17 W
  • Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) 162 vs 1,076
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