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Radtel RT-4D vs Radtel RT-7D

What RT-4D does better (1) and where RT-7D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ £40
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Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £95
5.9Range & power6.0
9.1Battery5.3

Why is RT-4D better than RT-7D?

  1. Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+94%

Why is RT-7D better than RT-4D?

  1. Channels1,024 vs 4,0003.9×
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-4DRadtel RT-4D≈ £409.4
Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,0244,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight198 g—
Width112 mm—
Height61 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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