Why is RT-493 better than TD-H3?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%
Why is TD-H3 better than RT-493?
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400–470 MHz | 108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 199 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | Colour display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
