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Radtel RT-493 vs TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus

What RT-493 does better (1) and where TD-V712 Plus wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-493
Radtel · 2024RT-493
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £30
Higher score
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TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-V712 Plus
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ £30
7.3Range & power7.1
8.7Battery8.3

Why is RT-493 better than TD-V712 Plus?

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

Why is TD-V712 Plus better than RT-493?

TD-V712 Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels199199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,500 mAh
USB-C chargingYes—
Design & durability
Weight—283 g
Width—62 mm
Height—115 mm
Depth—37 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayMonochrome displayMonochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
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