Why is A3 better than RT86S?
- Channels999 vs 1662.4×
Why is RT86S better than A3?
- Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Frequency ranges | 0.5 - 1160 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 5 W |
| Channels | 999 | 16 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | 119 h | 117 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 290 g |
| Width | — | 121 mm |
| Height | — | 55 mm |
| Depth | — | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Green | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
