Why is RT-817A better than A3?
- Channels1,024 vs 999+3%
Why is A3 better than RT-817A?
A3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz | 0.5 - 1160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 18 W | — |
| Channels | 1,024 | 999 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 119 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
