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Alternatives to TIDRADIO TD-638

10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the TD-638 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

TIDRADIO TD-638
TIDRADIO · 2026
TD-638
10 WIPx7
approx. price≈ £65
8.6

Alternatives to the TD-638

Retevis A3
2
Retevis · 2026A3
13% cheaper ≈ £55
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
Retevis RA89
5
Retevis · 2025RA89
9.1
8% cheaper ≈ £60
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
Retevis NR30D
6
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2
33% pricier ≈ £85
  • Battery capacity 2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
Radtel RT-920
8
Radtel · 2025RT-920
24% cheaper ≈ £50
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Battery capacity 2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
9
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.7
21% cheaper ≈ £50
  • Battery capacity 2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Display Backlit display vs Monochrome display
  • Transmit power 5 W vs 10 W
Baofeng BF-E50
10
Baofeng · 2026BF-E50
7.5
6% cheaper ≈ £60
  • Battery capacity 3,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Transmit power 8 W vs 10 W
  • Display No display vs Monochrome display
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