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Radtel RT-7D vs Retevis NR30D

What RT-7D does better (2) and where NR30D wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £95
vs
Retevis NR30D
Retevis · 2026NR30D
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
6.0Range & power6.7
5.3Battery8.6
9.0Features7.8

Why is RT-7D better than NR30D?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 32125×
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is NR30D better than RT-7D?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.5
Retevis NR30DRetevis NR30D≈ £858.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels4,00032
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—70 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—334 g
Width—126 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—36 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C
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