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Jopix HAM-10 vs Retevis MA1

What HAM-10 does better (0) and where MA1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Jopix HAM-10
Jopix · 2025HAM-10
0 advantages≈ £160
vs
Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026MA1
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £260
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

HAM-10MA1
182 × 17553140 × 43215
HAM-10MA1Difference
Height175 mm43 mm+132 mm
Width182 mm140 mm+42 mm
Depth53 mm215 mm−162 mm
Weight1,500 g1,100 g+400 g

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

Why is HAM-10 better than MA1?

HAM-10 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MA1 better than HAM-10?

  1. Transmit power40 W vs 50 W+25%
  2. Weight1,500 g vs 1,100 g+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Jopix HAM-10Jopix HAM-10≈ £160
Retevis MA1Retevis MA1≈ £2609.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz
Transmit power40 W50 W
Channels—999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,500 g1,100 g
Width182 mm140 mm
Height175 mm43 mm
Depth53 mm215 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 4polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
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