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Radtel RT-860 vs TIDRADIO TD-H9

What RT-860 does better (1) and where TD-H9 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ £35
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H9
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-H9
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
5.8Range & power7.7
6.3Battery7.2

Why is RT-860 better than TD-H9?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-H9 better than RT-860?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-860Radtel RT-860≈ £356.8
TIDRADIO TD-H9TIDRADIO TD-H9≈ £507.6
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, 136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels1,024—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,400 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 displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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