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7.1Range & power2.6
8.5Battery4.9
5.7Features7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
RT-730MateTalk C66B
| RT-730 | MateTalk C66B | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 58 mm | −1 mm |
| Width | 135 mm | 138 mm | −3 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 38 mm | +3 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RT-730 better than MateTalk C66B?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+67%
- Channels199 vs 1612.4×
- Standby time168 h vs 71 h2.4×
Why is MateTalk C66B better than RT-730?
MateTalk C66B has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | 440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 3 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | 168 h | 71 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | 135 mm | 138 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 58 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 38 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
