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Radtel RT-900 BT vs Retevis RA79

What RT-900 BT does better (2) and where RA79 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-900 BT
Radtel · 2025RT-900 BT
2 advantages≈ £30
vs
Retevis RA79
Retevis · 2026RA79
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
6.9Range & power5.0

Why is RT-900 BT better than RA79?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
  2. Channels256 vs 200+28%

Why is RA79 better than RT-900 BT?

RA79 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RA79Retevis RA79≈ £254.9
Radio & range
Radio standards—Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz
Transmit power8 W5 W
Channels256200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,400 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—225 g
Width—115 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—38 mm
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
FM radioYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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