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Radtel RT-5R vs Retevis RA79

What RT-5R does better (1) and where RA79 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-5R
Radtel · 2024RT-5R
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ £20
vs
Retevis RA79
Retevis · 2026RA79
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
3.4Range & power5.0
2.4Battery3.1
4.4Features5.6

Why is RT-5R better than RA79?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,400 mAh+7%

Why is RA79 better than RT-5R?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
  2. Channels128 vs 200+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-5RRadtel RT-5R≈ £204.0
Retevis RA79Retevis RA79≈ £254.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges50–600 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 108–135.9750 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels128200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,400 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—225 g
Width—115 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—38 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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