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Retevis MA1 vs Retevis RT95

What MA1 does better (2) and where RT95 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026MA1
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £210
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Retevis RT95
Retevis · 2025RT95
1 advantage≈ £110
9.6Range & power8.7

Why is MA1 better than RT95?

  1. Transmit power50 W vs 25 W2×
  2. Channels999 vs 2005×

Why is RT95 better than MA1?

  1. Weight1,100 g vs 640 g+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis MA1Retevis MA1≈ £2109.2
Retevis RT95Retevis RT95≈ £110
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power50 W25 W
Channels999200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,100 g640 g
Width140 mm—
Height43 mm—
Depth215 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels4—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lockYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A—
Radios in the base pack11
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