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Retevis A3 vs TIDRADIO TD-H9

What A3 does better (2) and where TD-H9 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Retevis A3
Retevis · 2026A3
2 advantages≈ £55
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H9
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-H9
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
8.1Battery7.2

Why is A3 better than TD-H9?

  1. Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+4%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-H9 better than A3?

TD-H9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis A3Retevis A3≈ £55
TIDRADIO TD-H9TIDRADIO TD-H9≈ £507.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges0.5 - 1160 MHz87–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz
Transmit power—10 W
Channels999—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Standby time119 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursGreen—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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