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Radtel RT-1000 Pro vs Retevis MA1

What RT-1000 Pro does better (2) and where MA1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-1000 Pro
Radtel · 2026RT-1000 Pro
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ £170
vs
Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026MA1
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £210
Higher score
6.6Range & power9.6
6.5Features6.0

Why is RT-1000 Pro better than MA1?

  1. Weight307 g vs 1,100 g3.6×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · MA1: No

Why is MA1 better than RT-1000 Pro?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 50 W6.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-1000 ProRadtel RT-1000 Pro≈ £1707.8
Retevis MA1Retevis MA1≈ £2109.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz
Transmit power8 W50 W
Channels—999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight307 g1,100 g
Width—140 mm
Height—43 mm
Depth—215 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
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