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CRT Space-U vs Retevis MateTalk C66B

What Space-U does better (3) and where MateTalk C66B wins (1) — every spec side by side.

CRT Space-U
CRT · 2026Space-U
3 advantages≈ £65
vs
Retevis MateTalk C66B
Retevis · 2026MateTalk C66B
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
8.4Range & power2.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Space-UMateTalk C66B
105 × 10525138 × 5838
Space-UMateTalk C66BDifference
Height105 mm58 mm+47 mm
Width105 mm138 mm−33 mm
Depth25 mm38 mm−13 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Space-U better than MateTalk C66B?

  1. Transmit power17 W vs 5 W3.4×
  2. Channels199 vs 1612.4×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076 vs 2604.1×

Why is MateTalk C66B better than Space-U?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Space-U: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Space-UCRT Space-U≈ £65
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz
Transmit power17 W5 W
Channels19916
Maximum range (claimed)—3 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Standby time—71 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight434 g—
Width105 mm138 mm
Height105 mm58 mm
Depth25 mm38 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
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