Why is RT-730 better than TD-638?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is TD-638 better than RT-730?
TD-638 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, 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 | 136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 199 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Standby time | 168 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | 135 mm | — |
| Height | 57 mm | — |
| Depth | 41 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
