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Jopix HAM-10 vs Retevis RT29 UHF

What HAM-10 does better (2) and where RT29 UHF wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix HAM-10
Jopix · 2025HAM-10
2 advantages≈ £160
vs
Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £120
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Dimensions

Size comparison

HAM-10RT29 UHF
182 × 17553151 × 5838
HAM-10RT29 UHFDifference
Height175 mm58 mm+117 mm
Width182 mm151 mm+31 mm
Depth53 mm38 mm+15 mm

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

Why is HAM-10 better than RT29 UHF?

  1. Transmit power40 W vs 10 W4×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs No display

Why is RT29 UHF better than HAM-10?

RT29 UHF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix HAM-10Jopix HAM-10≈ £160
Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power40 W10 W
Channels—16
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,500 g—
Width182 mm151 mm
Height175 mm58 mm
Depth53 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 4polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack12
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