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CRT Space-V vs Retevis C1

What Space-V does better (2) and where C1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

CRT Space-V
CRT · 2025Space-V
2 advantages≈ £65
vs
Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
8.2Range & power5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Space-VC1
105 × 10525134 × 6242
Space-VC1Difference
Height105 mm62 mm+43 mm
Width105 mm134 mm−29 mm
Depth25 mm42 mm−17 mm

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

Why is Space-V better than C1?

  1. Transmit power17 W vs 5 W3.4×
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076 vs 1556.9×

Why is C1 better than Space-V?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Space-V: Yes
  2. Channels199 vs 250+26%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Space-VCRT Space-V≈ £65
Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges136 - 174 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power17 W5 W
Channels199250
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceCar socketRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight434 g—
Width105 mm134 mm
Height105 mm62 mm
Depth25 mm42 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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