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Radtel RT-920 vs TIDRADIO TD-638

What RT-920 does better (1) and where TD-638 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-920
Radtel · 2025RT-920
1 advantage≈ £50
vs
TIDRADIO TD-638
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
7.0Battery8.3

Why is RT-920 better than TD-638?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-638 better than RT-920?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+14%
Specifications

Side by side

TIDRADIO TD-638TIDRADIO TD-638≈ £658.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges—136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,500 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
BluetoothYesYes
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