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Radioddity HD-1 vs Radioddity KT-8900R

What HD-1 does better (1) and where KT-8900R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity HD-1
Radioddity · 2026HD-1
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ £120
Higher score
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Radioddity KT-8900R
Radioddity · 2023KT-8900R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ £70
5.4Range & power8.7
8.2Features2.7

Why is HD-1 better than KT-8900R?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is KT-8900R better than HD-1?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 25 W50×
  2. Channels16 vs 20012.5×
Specifications

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Radioddity HD-1Radioddity HD-1≈ £1209.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446VHF, UHF
LicenceLicence-freeAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges446 MHz136–174 MHz, 240–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 76–108.900 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W25 W
Channels16200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight210 g—
Width62 mm—
Height29 mm—
Depth180 mm—
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursYellow—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
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