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Radtel RT-730 vs TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX

What RT-730 does better (1) and where A36PLUS MAX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-730
Radtel · 2026RT-730
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £45
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TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX
TALKPOD · 2024A36PLUS MAX
1 advantage≈ £45
7.1Range & power6.6

Why is RT-730 better than A36PLUS MAX?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 8 W+25%

Why is A36PLUS MAX better than RT-730?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

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Radtel RT-730Radtel RT-730≈ £458.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975440–450 MHz
Transmit power10 W8 W
Channels199—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Standby time168 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Width135 mm—
Height57 mm—
Depth41 mm—
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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