Why is RT-900 better than RA79?
- Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
- Channels256 vs 200+28%
Why is RA79 better than RT-900?
RA79 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 8 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 256 | 200 |
| 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 | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
