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Retevis RA79 vs TIDRADIO TD-H3

What RA79 does better (0) and where TD-H3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RA79
Retevis · 2026RA79
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ £25
vs
TIDRADIO TD-H3
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-H3
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
5.0Range & power4.6
3.1Battery7.8
5.6Features8.2

Why is RA79 better than TD-H3?

RA79 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TD-H3 better than RA79?

  1. Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+79%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RA79Retevis RA79≈ £254.9
TIDRADIO TD-H3TIDRADIO TD-H3≈ £257.3
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz108–136 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels200199
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,400 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight225 g—
Width115 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth38 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radioYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Bluetooth—Yes
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