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Radioddity KT-8900R vs Retevis RT95

What KT-8900R does better (0) and where RT95 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radioddity KT-8900R
Radioddity · 2023KT-8900R
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ £70
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Retevis RT95
Retevis · 2025RT95
1 advantage≈ £110
8.7Range & power8.7

Why is KT-8900R better than RT95?

KT-8900R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT95 better than KT-8900R?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT95Retevis RT95≈ £110
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 240–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 76–108.900 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power25 W25 W
Channels200200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Car socket
Design & durability
Weight—640 g
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—1
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