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Alternatives to Radtel RT-4D

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the RT-4D — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024
RT-4D
5 W1,024IPx7
approx. price≈ £40
9.4

Alternatives to the RT-4D

TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX
3
TALKPOD · 2024A36PLUS MAX
21% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 8 W vs 5 W
  • Display Colour display vs Monochrome display
Retevis A3
4
Retevis · 2026A3
41% pricier ≈ £55
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 3,500 mAh
  • Channels 999 vs 1,024
Radtel RT-463
5
Radtel · 2024RT-463
9.6
21% cheaper ≈ £30
  • Transmit power 8 W vs 5 W
  • Channels 199 vs 1,024
TALKPOD A36PLUS
6
TALKPOD · 2023A36PLUS
Same price ≈ £40
  • Display Colour display vs Monochrome display
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx7
Radtel RT-920
7
Radtel · 2025RT-920
23% pricier ≈ £50
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Battery capacity 2,200 mAh vs 3,500 mAh
Radtel RT-493
8
Radtel · 2024RT-493
9.5
28% cheaper ≈ £30
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,600 mAh vs 3,500 mAh
  • Channels 199 vs 1,024
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
9
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.7
10% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 3,500 mAh
  • Weight 278 g vs 198 g
Retevis RA89
10
Retevis · 2025RA89
9.1
49% pricier ≈ £60
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 3,500 mAh
  • Weight 295 g vs 198 g
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