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Radioddity GD-88 vs Radioddity KT-8900R

What GD-88 does better (2) and where KT-8900R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity GD-88
Radioddity · 2026GD-88
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £230
vs
Radioddity KT-8900R
Radioddity · 2023KT-8900R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
8.9Range & power8.7
4.0Features2.7

Why is GD-88 better than KT-8900R?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 20020×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is KT-8900R better than GD-88?

  1. Transmit power7 W vs 25 W3.6×
  2. CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesNo · GD-88: Yes
Specifications

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Radioddity GD-88Radioddity GD-88≈ £2307.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz136–174 MHz, 240–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 76–108.900 MHz
Transmit power7 W25 W
Channels4,000200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesNoYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight317 g—
Width125 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth39 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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