Why is RT-493 better than RT-4D?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
Why is RT-4D better than RT-493?
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+35%
- Channels199 vs 1,0245.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | UHF | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400–470 MHz | 108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 1,024 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 198 g |
| Width | — | 112 mm |
| Height | — | 61 mm |
| Depth | — | 38 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Display | Monochrome display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
