Why is VV-898 better than KT-8900D?
- Weight315 g vs 910 g2.9×
Why is KT-8900D better than VV-898?
- Transmit power10 W vs 25 W2.5×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400–470 MHz, 65–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 25 W |
| Channels | 199 | 200 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 315 g | 910 g |
| Width | 85 mm | — |
| Height | 120 mm | — |
| Depth | 40 mm | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | Colour display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
