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Radtel RT-860 vs TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus

What RT-860 does better (3) and where TD-V712 Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-860
Radtel · 2025RT-860
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ £35
vs
TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-V712 Plus
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
5.8Range & power7.1
6.3Battery8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RT-860TD-V712 Plus
137 × 603662 × 11537
RT-860TD-V712 PlusDifference
Height60 mm115 mm−55 mm
Width137 mm62 mm+75 mm
Depth36 mm37 mm−1 mm
Weight255 g283 g−28 g

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

Why is RT-860 better than TD-V712 Plus?

  1. Channels1,024 vs 1995.1×
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
  3. Weight255 g vs 283 g+11%

Why is TD-V712 Plus better than RT-860?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+25%
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 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels1,024199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight255 g283 g
Width137 mm62 mm
Height60 mm115 mm
Depth36 mm37 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
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