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Radtel RT-6D vs Retevis A3

What RT-6D does better (2) and where A3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-6D
Radtel · 2025RT-6D
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ £80
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Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
0 advantages≈ £55

Why is RT-6D better than A3?

  1. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display
  2. Channels1,024 vs 999+3%

Why is A3 better than RT-6D?

A3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-6DRadtel RT-6D≈ £808.3
Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz, 64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz0.5 - 1160 MHz
Transmit power10 W—
Channels1,024999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—119 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Green
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Connectors—USB-C
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