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Baofeng DM-1801 Pro vs Radtel RT-817A

What DM-1801 Pro does better (1) and where RT-817A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DM-1801 Pro
Baofeng · 2026DM-1801 Pro
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
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Radtel RT-817A
Radtel · 2025RT-817A
1 advantage≈ £55
8.2Range & power9.0

Why is DM-1801 Pro better than RT-817A?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 1,0243.9×

Why is RT-817A better than DM-1801 Pro?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 18 W+80%
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz, 144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz
Transmit power10 W18 W
Channels4,0001,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity200 mAh—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Design & durability
Weight269 g—
Width61 mm—
Height132 mm—
Depth36 mm—
DisplayMonochrome display—
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
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