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Radtel RT-900 BT vs Retevis RT5R

What RT-900 BT does better (1) and where RT5R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-900 BT
Radtel · 2025RT-900 BT
1 advantage≈ £30
vs
Retevis RT5R
Retevis · 2026RT5R
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
7.0Range & power4.2

Why is RT-900 BT better than RT5R?

  1. Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%

Why is RT5R better than RT-900 BT?

RT5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT5RRetevis RT5R≈ £254.4
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; 65 - 108 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power8 W5 W
Channels256—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—205 g
Width—110 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—32 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
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
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
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