vs
4.2Range & power5.8
7.1Battery6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
EU-5R Mini V2RT-860
| EU-5R Mini V2 | RT-860 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 51 mm | 60 mm | −9 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 137 mm | −29 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 36 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 255 g | −25 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EU-5R Mini V2 better than RT-860?
- Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+10%
- Weight230 g vs 255 g+11%
Why is RT-860 better than EU-5R Mini V2?
RT-860 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 1,024 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 230 g | 255 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 137 mm |
| Height | 51 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 36 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
