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Entel HT649 vs Navicom RT1050 AIS

What HT649 does better (2) and where RT1050 AIS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ £430
Higher score
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Navicom RT1050 AIS
Navicom · 2025RT1050 AIS
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £420
8.4Ruggedness4.0
7.3Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT649RT1050 AIS
60 × 1303791 × 18055
HT649RT1050 AISDifference
Height130 mm180 mm−50 mm
Width60 mm91 mm−31 mm
Depth37 mm55 mm−18 mm
Weight277 g935 g−658 g

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

Why is HT649 better than RT1050 AIS?

  1. Weight277 g vs 935 g3.4×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is RT1050 AIS better than HT649?

  1. Transmit power1 W vs 25 W25×
Specifications

Side by side

Entel HT649Entel HT649≈ £4308.7
Navicom RT1050 AISNavicom RT1050 AIS≈ £4205.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.275 MHz161.975 - 162.025 MHz
Transmit power1 W25 W
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage7.6 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight277 g935 g
Width60 mm91 mm
Height130 mm180 mm
Depth37 mm55 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Radios in the base pack—1
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