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Baofeng Mirkit MK3 vs Radtel RT-860

What Mirkit MK3 does better (1) and where RT-860 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng Mirkit MK3
Baofeng · 2025Mirkit MK3
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ £45
vs
Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
6.1Range & power5.8
3.0Battery6.4

Why is Mirkit MK3 better than RT-860?

  1. Weight140 g vs 255 g+82%

Why is RT-860 better than Mirkit MK3?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Mirkit MK3: Yes
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
  3. Channels128 vs 1,0248×
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1281,024
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g255 g
Width—137 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—36 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
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