Why is RT-493 better than RT-900 BT?
- Transmit power10 W vs 8 W+25%
Why is RT-900 BT better than RT-493?
- Channels199 vs 256+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | UHF | — |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400–470 MHz | 65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 8 W |
| Channels | 199 | 256 |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
