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Radtel RT-1000 Pro vs Retevis RT3S

What RT-1000 Pro does better (3) and where RT3S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-1000 Pro
Radtel · 2026RT-1000 Pro
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £170
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Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ £120
6.7Range & power6.0
7.9Battery5.0

Why is RT-1000 Pro better than RT3S?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
  2. USB-C chargingYes · RT3S: No
  3. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+25%

Why is RT3S better than RT-1000 Pro?

  1. Weight307 g vs 258 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-1000 ProRadtel RT-1000 Pro≈ £1708.0
Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz
Transmit power8 W5 W
Channels—3,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight307 g258 g
Width—131 mm
Height—61 mm
Depth—36 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C2,5 und 3,5 mm
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