Why is RT-730 better than A3?
- Standby time168 h vs 119 h+41%
Why is A3 better than RT-730?
- Channels199 vs 9995×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | 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 | 0.5 - 1160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | — |
| Channels | 199 | 999 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | 168 h | 119 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | 135 mm | — |
| Height | 57 mm | — |
| Depth | 41 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
