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Why is RT-470X Plus better than RTM 100?
RT-470X Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RTM 100 better than RT-470X Plus?
RTM 100 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136–629 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 18–76 MHz, 400–470 MHz | 156 - 163.425 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 3 W |
| Channels | 256 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 850 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 6 V |
| Power source | — | AA / AAA batteries |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 136 g |
| Width | — | 63 mm |
| Height | — | 119 mm |
| Depth | — | 35 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
