Why is RT-830 better than RT-860?
RT-830 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-860 better than RT-830?
- Channels128 vs 1,0248×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
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 | 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–199 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | 1,024 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 255 g |
| Width | — | 137 mm |
| Height | — | 60 mm |
| Depth | — | 36 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
