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PNI P15UV vs Radtel RT-860

What P15UV does better (1) and where RT-860 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

PNI P15UV
PNI · 2025P15UV
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £25
vs
Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
5.4Range & power5.8
2.7Battery6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

P15UVRT-860
57 × 35270137 × 6036
P15UVRT-860Difference
Height35 mm60 mm−25 mm
Width57 mm137 mm−80 mm
Depth270 mm36 mm+234 mm
Weight242 g255 g−13 g

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

Why is P15UV better than RT-860?

  1. Weight242 g vs 255 g+5%

Why is RT-860 better than P15UV?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · P15UV: Yes
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
  3. Channels999 vs 1,024+3%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI P15UVPNI P15UV≈ £254.4
Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels9991,024
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)258—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.5 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight242 g255 g
Width57 mm137 mm
Height35 mm60 mm
Depth270 mm36 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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