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Radtel RT-470 vs Radtel RT-730

What RT-470 does better (1) and where RT-730 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-470
Radtel · 2024RT-470
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
Radtel RT-730
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
7.9Range & power7.1
4.1Features5.7

Why is RT-470 better than RT-730?

  1. Channels256 vs 199+29%

Why is RT-730 better than RT-470?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-470Radtel RT-470≈ £407.5
Radtel RT-730Radtel RT-730≈ £458.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–180 MHz, 200–260 MHz, 350–400 MHz, 400–520 MHz320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels256199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Standby time—168 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Width—135 mm
Height—57 mm
Depth—41 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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