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Radtel RT-493 vs TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX

What RT-493 does better (1) and where A36PLUS MAX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-493
Radtel · 2024RT-493
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £30
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TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX
TALKPOD · 2024A36PLUS MAX
1 advantage≈ £45
7.3Range & power6.6

Why is RT-493 better than A36PLUS MAX?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 8 W+25%

Why is A36PLUS MAX better than RT-493?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-493Radtel RT-493≈ £309.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400–470 MHz440–450 MHz
Transmit power10 W8 W
Channels199—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
USB-C chargingYes—
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
FM radio—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
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