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Midland CT990-EBR vs Radtel RT-790G

What CT990-EBR does better (2) and where RT-790G wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
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Radtel RT-790G
Radtel · 2024RT-790G
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ £160
8.0Range & power4.8
7.3Battery8.3

Why is CT990-EBR better than RT-790G?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Battery capacity3,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+44%

Why is RT-790G better than CT990-EBR?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
Radtel RT-790GRadtel RT-790G≈ £1607.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels257—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight310 g—
Width140 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth35 mm—
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack1—
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