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9.4Range & power6.6
Why is VB70 better than RT-1000 Pro?
- Transmit power50 W vs 8 W6.2×
- DisplayColour display vs Backlit display
Why is RT-1000 Pro better than VB70?
- Weight998 g vs 307 g3.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 144–148 MHz, 108–136 MHz | 420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz |
| Transmit power | 50 W | 8 W |
| Channels | 758 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 998 g | 307 g |
| Width | 142 mm | — |
| Height | 188 mm | — |
| Depth | 41 mm | — |
| Display | Colour display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
