Why is RT-817A better than FT-4XE?
- Transmit power18 W vs 5 W3.6×
- USB-C chargingYes · FT-4XE: No
Why is FT-4XE better than RT-817A?
FT-4XE has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 64–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 18 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 1,024 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,750 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 250 g |
| Width | — | 52 mm |
| Height | — | 90 mm |
| Depth | — | 30 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
