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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs QYT KT-8900D

What DR-1801UV does better (2) and where KT-8900D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £65
Higher score
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QYT KT-8900D
QYT · 2023KT-8900D
2 advantages≈ £70
5.9Range & power8.7

Why is DR-1801UV better than KT-8900D?

  1. Weight272 g vs 910 g3.3×
  2. Channels1,024 vs 2005.1×

Why is KT-8900D better than DR-1801UV?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 25 W5×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

QYT KT-8900DQYT KT-8900D≈ £70
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 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W25 W
Channels1,024200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Design & durability
Weight272 g910 g
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
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