Why is RT-462 better than RA89?
RT-462 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RA89 better than RT-462?
RA89 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–629 MHz, 66–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–199 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 10 W |
| Channels | 199 | 200 |
| 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 | — | 295 g |
| Width | — | 126 mm |
| Height | — | 62 mm |
| Depth | — | 43 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
