Why is RT-860 better than A3?
- Channels1,024 vs 999+3%
Why is A3 better than RT-860?
- Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 0.5 - 1160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | — |
| Channels | 1,024 | 999 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 119 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 255 g | — |
| Width | 137 mm | — |
| Height | 60 mm | — |
| Depth | 36 mm | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
