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Radtel RT-7D vs Retevis C1

What RT-7D does better (2) and where C1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £95
vs
Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
6.0Range & power5.1
5.3Battery5.3
9.0Features5.1

Why is RT-7D better than C1?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 25016×
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is C1 better than RT-7D?

C1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.5
Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels4,000250
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Width—134 mm
Height—62 mm
Depth—42 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
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