Why is RT24 better than RT649?
RT24 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT649 better than RT24?
RT649 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 1.5 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Call tones | — | 20 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,100 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 3.6 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | AA / AAA batteries |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | — | 174 mm |
| Height | — | 54 mm |
| Depth | — | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP65 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx5 |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | micro USB |
