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Baofeng UV-82 vs Radtel RT-1000 Pro

What UV-82 does better (0) and where RT-1000 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-82
Baofeng · 2020UV-82
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ £170
vs
Radtel RT-1000 Pro
Radtel · 2026RT-1000 Pro
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ £170
Higher score
2.1Range & power6.6
3.8Battery7.8

Why is UV-82 better than RT-1000 Pro?

UV-82 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-1000 Pro better than UV-82?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 8 W8×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
  3. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-82Baofeng UV-82≈ £1703.7
Radtel RT-1000 ProRadtel RT-1000 Pro≈ £1707.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz
Transmit power1 W8 W
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—307 g
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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