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Jopix HAM-10 vs Retevis RT3S

What HAM-10 does better (1) and where RT3S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Jopix HAM-10
Jopix · 2025HAM-10
1 advantage≈ £160
vs
Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ £120
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

HAM-10RT3S
182 × 17553131 × 6136
HAM-10RT3SDifference
Height175 mm61 mm+114 mm
Width182 mm131 mm+51 mm
Depth53 mm36 mm+17 mm
Weight1,500 g258 g+1,242 g

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

Why is HAM-10 better than RT3S?

  1. Transmit power40 W vs 5 W8×

Why is RT3S better than HAM-10?

  1. Weight1,500 g vs 258 g5.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Jopix HAM-10Jopix HAM-10≈ £160
Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz
Transmit power40 W5 W
Channels—3,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,500 g258 g
Width182 mm131 mm
Height175 mm61 mm
Depth53 mm36 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 4polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
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