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Radtel RT-7D vs Yaesu FT-65E

What RT-7D does better (2) and where FT-65E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-7D
Radtel · 2025RT-7D
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ £95
Higher score
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Yaesu FT-65E
Yaesu · 2025FT-65E
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ £95
6.2Range & power4.2
5.4Battery4.7
9.0Features6.0

Why is RT-7D better than FT-65E?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · FT-65E: No
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is FT-65E better than RT-7D?

  1. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,965 mAh+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-7DRadtel RT-7D≈ £956.6
Yaesu FT-65EYaesu FT-65E≈ £954.7
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 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels4,000—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,965 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—260 g
Width—52 mm
Height—104 mm
Depth—31 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYesYes
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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