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Alternatives to Radtel RT-860

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the RT-860 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025
RT-860
5 W1,024
approx. price≈ £35
6.8

Alternatives to the RT-860

Baofeng UV-7B
1
Baofeng · 2025UV-7B
6.6
19% cheaper ≈ £30
  • Display Colour display vs Backlit display
  • Weight 261 g vs 255 g
  • Channels 1,000 vs 1,024
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
2
Baofeng · 2026UV-5RM Plus
8.7
16% pricier ≈ £45
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Weight 278 g vs 255 g
Radtel RT-4D
4
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4
5% pricier ≈ £40
  • Battery capacity 3,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Weight 198 g vs 255 g
  • Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
Retevis A3
6
Retevis · 2026A3
49% pricier ≈ £55
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Channels 999 vs 1,024
TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus
7
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-V712 Plus
9.2
16% cheaper ≈ £30
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Channels 199 vs 1,024
  • Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
Radtel RT-920
8
Radtel · 2025RT-920
30% pricier ≈ £50
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
TIDRADIO TD-H9
9
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-H9
7.6
35% pricier ≈ £50
  • Transmit power 10 W vs 5 W
  • Battery capacity 2,400 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Display Monochrome display vs Backlit display
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