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Radtel RT-493 vs TIDRADIO TD-H3 Plus

What RT-493 does better (1) and where TD-H3 Plus wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-493
Radtel · 2024RT-493
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £30
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TIDRADIO TD-H3 Plus
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-H3 Plus
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ £15
7.3Range & power7.7
8.7Battery7.8

Why is RT-493 better than TD-H3 Plus?

  1. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%

Why is TD-H3 Plus better than RT-493?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

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Radtel RT-493Radtel RT-493≈ £309.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400–470 MHz87–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz, 350–399.975 MHz, 400–469.975 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels199—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,500 mAh
USB-C chargingYesYes
Design & durability
Width—53 mm
Height—112 mm
Depth—32 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth—Yes
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