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Radtel RT-860 vs TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE

What RT-860 does better (0) and where TD-H3 SE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
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TIDRADIO TD-H3 SE
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3 SE
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ £19
5.8Range & power4.2
6.3Battery6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RT-860TD-H3 SE
137 × 603653 × 11232
RT-860TD-H3 SEDifference
Height60 mm112 mm−52 mm
Width137 mm53 mm+84 mm
Depth36 mm32 mm+4 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RT-860 better than TD-H3 SE?

RT-860 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H3 SE better than RT-860?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

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 MHz87–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz, 350–399.975 MHz, 400–469.975 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,024—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight255 g—
Width137 mm53 mm
Height60 mm112 mm
Depth36 mm32 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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