Why is RA89 better than RB648?
- Transmit power10 W vs 0.5 W20×
- Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+25%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Channels200 vs 1612.5×
Why is RB648 better than RA89?
RB648 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | PMR446 |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | No |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 200 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 2 km |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 295 g | — |
| Width | 126 mm | — |
| Height | 62 mm | — |
| Depth | 43 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C, Kopfhörer |
