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Retevis Ailunce HA1UV vs Retevis RT86S

What Ailunce HA1UV does better (2) and where RT86S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ £50
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Retevis RT86S
Retevis · 2026RT86S
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ £70
5.2Range & power2.5
8.8Battery8.7
5.3Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Ailunce HA1UVRT86S
127 × 5738121 × 5538
Ailunce HA1UVRT86SDifference
Height57 mm55 mm+2 mm
Width127 mm121 mm+6 mm
Depth38 mm38 mm=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Ailunce HA1UV better than RT86S?

  1. Channels256 vs 1616×
  2. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+8%

Why is RT86S better than Ailunce HA1UV?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)162 vs 260+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT86SRetevis RT86S≈ £706.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz400 - 480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels25616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)162260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—117 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight—290 g
Width127 mm121 mm
Height57 mm55 mm
Depth38 mm38 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels159
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
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