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Radtel RT-4D vs TALKPOD A36SE

What RT-4D does better (1) and where A36SE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-4D
Radtel · 2024RT-4D
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ £40
Higher score
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TALKPOD A36SE
TALKPOD · 2024A36SE
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £40
5.9Range & power4.2
9.3Ruggedness2.4

Why is RT-4D better than A36SE?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is A36SE better than RT-4D?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-4DRadtel RT-4D≈ £409.4
TALKPOD A36SETALKPOD A36SE≈ £403.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, 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 MHz—
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,024—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,500 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight198 g—
Width112 mm—
Height61 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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