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Retevis RT29 UHF vs TIDRADIO TD-638

What RT29 UHF does better (1) and where TD-638 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT29 UHF
Retevis · 2025RT29 UHF
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
TIDRADIO TD-638
TIDRADIO · 2026TD-638
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
6.3Range & power7.7
7.1Battery8.3
2.0Features3.5

Why is RT29 UHF better than TD-638?

  1. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+28%

Why is TD-638 better than RT29 UHF?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT29 UHFRetevis RT29 UHF≈ £1207.0
TIDRADIO TD-638TIDRADIO TD-638≈ £658.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz
Transmit power10 W10 W
Channels16—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,200 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Width151 mm—
Height58 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayNo displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Bluetooth—Yes
Radios in the base pack2—
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