Why is RT-493 better than RT-860?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+30%
Why is RT-860 better than RT-493?
- Channels199 vs 1,0245.1×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400–470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 1,024 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 255 g |
| Width | — | 137 mm |
| Height | — | 60 mm |
| Depth | — | 36 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
