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Radtel RT-7D vs Retevis RT86S

What RT-7D does better (2) and where RT86S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ £95
vs
Retevis RT86S
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £70
Higher score
6.0Range & power2.5
5.3Battery8.7
9.0Features8.0

Why is RT-7D better than RT86S?

  1. Channels4,000 vs 16250×
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is RT86S better than RT-7D?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.5
Retevis RT86SRetevis RT86S≈ £706.7
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 - 480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels4,00016
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—117 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—290 g
Width—121 mm
Height—55 mm
Depth—38 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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