Dimensions
Size comparison
RT-730RT-860
| RT-730 | RT-860 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 60 mm | −3 mm |
| Width | 135 mm | 137 mm | −2 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 36 mm | +5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RT-730 better than RT-860?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+25%
Why is RT-860 better than RT-730?
- Channels199 vs 1,0245.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975 | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 1,024 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | 168 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 255 g |
| Width | 135 mm | 137 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 36 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
