Why is RT-820W better than C65B?
- Transmit power20 W vs 5 W4×
- Channels500 vs 3215.6×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs No display
Why is C65B better than RT-820W?
C65B 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 |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz | 440 - 470 MHz; 88 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 20 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 500 | 32 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Call tones | — | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 255 g |
| Width | — | 134 mm |
| Height | — | 62 mm |
| Depth | — | 40 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | Monochrome display | No display |
| Colours | — | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
