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Radtel RT-7D vs Retevis RT3S

What RT-7D does better (3) and where RT3S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ £95
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Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ £120
6.2Range & power6.0
5.4Battery5.0

Why is RT-7D better than RT3S?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · RT3S: No
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display
  3. Channels4,000 vs 3,000+33%

Why is RT3S better than RT-7D?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.6
Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
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 MHz450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels4,0003,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—258 g
Width—131 mm
Height—61 mm
Depth—36 mm
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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