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AnyTone AT-779UV vs Radtel RT-817A

What AT-779UV does better (1) and where RT-817A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AnyTone AT-779UV
AnyTone · 2025AT-779UV
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ £95
Higher score
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Radtel RT-817A
Radtel · 2025RT-817A
2 advantages≈ £55
8.4Range & power9.0

Why is AT-779UV better than RT-817A?

  1. Transmit power20 W vs 18 W+11%

Why is RT-817A better than AT-779UV?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · AT-779UV: Yes
  2. Channels500 vs 1,0242×
Specifications

Side by side

AnyTone AT-779UVAnyTone AT-779UV≈ £958.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz
Transmit power20 W18 W
Channels5001,024
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Design & durability
Weight500 g—
Width122 mm—
Height101 mm—
Depth36 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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