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Radtel RT-4D vs Radtel RT-860

What RT-4D does better (2) and where RT-860 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ £40
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Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ £35
5.9Range & power5.8
9.1Battery6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RT-4DRT-860
112 × 6138137 × 6036
RT-4DRT-860Difference
Height61 mm60 mm+1 mm
Width112 mm137 mm−25 mm
Depth38 mm36 mm+2 mm
Weight198 g255 g−57 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RT-4D better than RT-860?

  1. Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+75%
  2. Weight198 g vs 255 g+29%

Why is RT-860 better than RT-4D?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-4DRadtel RT-4D≈ £409.4
Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,0241,024
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,500 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight198 g255 g
Width112 mm137 mm
Height61 mm60 mm
Depth38 mm36 mm
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
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