Why is RT-880 better than TH-UV98?
- USB-C chargingYes · TH-UV98: No
- Channels1,024 vs 2005.1×
- Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+9%
Why is TH-UV98 better than RT-880?
TH-UV98 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB 27 MHz | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Licence-free | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 64–108 MHz, 18–620 MHz, 18–32 MHz, 136–174 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 1,024 | 200 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,400 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 268 g |
| Width | — | 121 mm |
| Height | — | 58 mm |
| Depth | — | 42 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
