Alternatives to Radtel RT-817A

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the RT-817A — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Radtel · 2025

RT-817A

18 W1,024

approx. price≈ £55

Cheaper

Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 20% cheaper Newest

Retevis A3 2026

Alternatives to the RT-817A

Retevis · 2026A3

Same price ≈ £55

Channels 999 vs 1,024

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Radtel · 2025RT-910B

9% cheaper ≈ £50

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TIDRADIO · 2025TD-H9

7.6

7% cheaper ≈ £50

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W

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Radtel · 2025RT-920

11% cheaper ≈ £50

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W

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Radtel · 2025RT-6D

8.3

44% pricier ≈ £80

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W

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CRT · 2025Space-V

24% pricier ≈ £65

USB-C charging
Channels 199 vs 1,024

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TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638

8.6

17% pricier ≈ £65

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W

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Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus

8.7

20% cheaper ≈ £45

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W

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Retevis · 2025RA89

9.1

7% pricier ≈ £60

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W
Channels 200 vs 1,024

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Radtel · 2025RT-6D PRO

8.7

59% pricier ≈ £85

Transmit power 10 W vs 18 W

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