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Radtel RT-7D vs Retevis RT29 UHF

What RT-7D does better (3) and where RT29 UHF wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ £95
vs
Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
6.0Range & power6.3
5.3Battery7.1
9.0Features2.0

Why is RT-7D better than RT29 UHF?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT29 UHF: No
  2. Channels4,000 vs 16250×
  3. DisplayColour display vs No display

Why is RT29 UHF better than RT-7D?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.5
Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
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 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels4,00016
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh3,200 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Width—151 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—38 mm
DisplayColour displayNo display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—2
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