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Radtel RT-S10 vs Retevis C1

What RT-S10 does better (3) and where C1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-S10
Radtel · 2026RT-S10
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ £60
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Retevis C1
Retevis · 2026C1
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ £85
6.8Range & power5.1
7.8Battery5.3
7.6Ruggedness7.6
8.2Features5.1

Why is RT-S10 better than C1?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+39%
  3. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is C1 better than RT-S10?

  1. Channels199 vs 250+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-S10Radtel RT-S10≈ £608.6
Retevis C1Retevis C1≈ £856.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels199250
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Width—134 mm
Height—62 mm
Depth—42 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
BluetoothYes—
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