Dimensions
Size comparison
AB-650RT3S
| AB-650 | RT3S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 62 mm | 61 mm | +1 mm |
| Width | 124 mm | 131 mm | −7 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 36 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 280 g | 258 g | +22 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AB-650 better than RT3S?
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+30%
- Transmit power6 W vs 5 W+20%
Why is RT3S better than AB-650?
- Channels400 vs 3,0007.5×
- Weight280 g vs 258 g+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 118 - 136.992 MHz | 450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 6 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 400 | 3,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 280 g | 258 g |
| Width | 124 mm | 131 mm |
| Height | 62 mm | 61 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 36 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
