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Icom IC-A16E vs Radtel RT-1000 Pro

What IC-A16E does better (1) and where RT-1000 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
vs
Radtel RT-1000 Pro
Radtel · 2026RT-1000 Pro
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ £170
Higher score
6.2Range & power6.6
5.0Battery7.8
7.2Features6.5

Why is IC-A16E better than RT-1000 Pro?

  1. Weight257 g vs 307 g+19%

Why is RT-1000 Pro better than IC-A16E?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · IC-A16E: Yes
  2. Transmit power6 W vs 8 W+33%
  3. Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radtel RT-1000 ProRadtel RT-1000 Pro≈ £1707.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz
Transmit power6 W8 W
Channels200—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight257 g307 g
Width52 mm—
Height112 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
BluetoothYes—
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