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Radtel RT-860 vs TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX

What RT-860 does better (0) and where A36PLUS MAX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ £35
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TALKPOD A36PLUS MAX
TALKPOD · 2024A36PLUS MAX
2 advantages≈ £45
5.8Range & power6.6

Why is RT-860 better than A36PLUS MAX?

RT-860 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A36PLUS MAX better than RT-860?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 8 W+60%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

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Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz440–450 MHz
Transmit power5 W8 W
Channels1,024—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight255 g—
Width137 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth36 mm—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
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