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Alternatives to Radtel RT-5R

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the RT-5R — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the RT-5R

Baofeng UV-17R
2
Baofeng · 2024UV-17R
5.5
Same price ≈ £20
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Channels 999 vs 128
  • Display Colour display vs Monochrome display
TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3
5% cheaper ≈ £19
  • Battery capacity 2,000 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Display Colour display vs Monochrome display
Baofeng UV-9R
5
Baofeng · 2024UV-9R
5.3
50% pricier ≈ £30
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
6
Baofeng · 2026UV-5R HTQ
5.3
30% pricier ≈ £25
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
Baofeng BF-T17
8
Baofeng · 2025BF-T17
4.5
10% pricier ≈ £20
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Transmit power 2 W vs 5 W
  • Channels 99 vs 128
Retevis RA79
9
Retevis · 2026RA79
4.9
20% pricier ≈ £25
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Channels 200 vs 128
  • Battery capacity 1,400 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
Baofeng UV-6R
10
Baofeng · 2023UV-6R
4.6
10% cheaper ≈ £18
  • Battery capacity 1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh
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