Why is RT-470 better than RT-493?
- Channels256 vs 199+29%
Why is RT-493 better than RT-470?
RT-493 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF | UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136–180 MHz, 200–260 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 400–520 MHz | 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 256 | 199 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | Monochrome display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
