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Baofeng UV-9R plus vs Radtel RT-4D

What UV-9R plus does better (1) and where RT-4D wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-9R plus
Baofeng · 2021UV-9R plus
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
6.6Range & power5.9
9.3Battery9.1
7.6Ruggedness9.3

Why is UV-9R plus better than RT-4D?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%

Why is RT-4D better than UV-9R plus?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-4DRadtel RT-4D≈ £409.4
Radio & range
Radio standards—VHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136.00–174.00 MHz, 400.00–520.00 MHz108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power8 W5 W
Channels—1,024
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh3,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—198 g
Width—112 mm
Height—61 mm
Depth—38 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—1
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