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CRT Space-V vs Radtel RT-817A

What Space-V does better (0) and where RT-817A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

CRT Space-V
CRT · 2025Space-V
0 advantages≈ £65
vs
Radtel RT-817A
Radtel · 2025RT-817A
3 advantages≈ £55
8.2Range & power9.0

Why is Space-V better than RT-817A?

Space-V has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT-817A better than Space-V?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Space-V: Yes
  2. Channels199 vs 1,0245.1×
  3. Transmit power17 W vs 18 W+6%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Space-VCRT Space-V≈ £65
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz
Transmit power17 W18 W
Channels1991,024
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Power sourceCar socket—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Design & durability
Weight434 g—
Width105 mm—
Height105 mm—
Depth25 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinke—
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