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Why is Mirkit MK3 better than RT-817A?
Mirkit MK3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-817A better than Mirkit MK3?
- Transmit power5 W vs 18 W3.6×
- USB-C chargingNo · Mirkit MK3: Yes
- Channels128 vs 1,0248×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 18 W |
| Channels | 128 | 1,024 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 140 g | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
