vs
2.6Range & power2.5
4.9Battery8.7
7.8Features8.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
MateTalk C66BRT86S
| MateTalk C66B | RT86S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 58 mm | 55 mm | +3 mm |
| Width | 138 mm | 121 mm | +17 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 38 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MateTalk C66B better than RT86S?
MateTalk C66B has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT86S better than MateTalk C66B?
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+73%
- Standby time71 h vs 117 h+65%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 3 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 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 | 71 h | 117 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 290 g |
| Width | 138 mm | 121 mm |
| Height | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Orange | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
