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Radtel RT-1000 Pro vs TIDRADIO TD-DP880

What RT-1000 Pro does better (2) and where TD-DP880 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-1000 Pro
Radtel · 2026RT-1000 Pro
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ £170
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TIDRADIO TD-DP880
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-DP880
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £120
6.6Range & power5.5
7.8Battery6.7

Why is RT-1000 Pro better than TD-DP880?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
  2. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+14%

Why is TD-DP880 better than RT-1000 Pro?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-1000 ProRadtel RT-1000 Pro≈ £1707.8
TIDRADIO TD-DP880TIDRADIO TD-DP880≈ £1207.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz400–470 MHz, 450–520 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power8 W5 W
Channels—512
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight307 g—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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