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Retevis RA89 vs TIDRADIO TD-DP712

What RA89 does better (1) and where TD-DP712 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RA89
Retevis · 2025RA89
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ £60
Higher score
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TIDRADIO TD-DP712
TIDRADIO · 2024TD-DP712
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ £65
7.4Range & power6.4
7.8Battery8.3

Why is RA89 better than TD-DP712?

  1. Channels200 vs 643.1×

Why is TD-DP712 better than RA89?

  1. Weight295 g vs 261 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RA89Retevis RA89≈ £609.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels20064
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight295 g261 g
Width126 mm—
Height62 mm—
Depth43 mm—
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
FlashlightYes—
FM radioYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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