Why is RT-820W better than RT3S?
- Transmit power20 W vs 5 W4×
Why is RT3S better than RT-820W?
- Channels500 vs 3,0006×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
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 | 450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 20 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 500 | 3,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 258 g |
| Width | — | 131 mm |
| Height | — | 61 mm |
| Depth | — | 36 mm |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
