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Radtel RT-S10 vs Retevis RA89

What RT-S10 does better (1) and where RA89 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Radtel RT-S10
Radtel · 2026RT-S10
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Retevis RA89
Retevis · 2025RA89
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
6.8Range & power7.4
7.8Battery7.8
7.6Ruggedness9.5
8.2Features6.5

Why is RT-S10 better than RA89?

  1. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is RA89 better than RT-S10?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Radtel RT-S10Radtel RT-S10≈ £608.6
Retevis RA89Retevis RA89≈ £609.1
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 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels199200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—295 g
Width—126 mm
Height—62 mm
Depth—43 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
BluetoothYes—
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