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Retevis Ailunce HA1UV vs TIDRADIO TD-638

What Ailunce HA1UV does better (2) and where TD-638 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis Ailunce HA1UV
Retevis · 2026Ailunce HA1UV
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ £50
vs
TIDRADIO TD-638
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
5.2Range & power7.7
8.8Battery8.3
7.6Ruggedness7.6
5.3Features3.5

Why is Ailunce HA1UV better than TD-638?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+12%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-638 better than Ailunce HA1UV?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

TIDRADIO TD-638TIDRADIO TD-638≈ £658.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels256—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)162—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Width127 mm—
Height57 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels15—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Bluetooth—Yes
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