Why is RT29 UHF better than MD-390?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+45%
Why is MD-390 better than RT29 UHF?
- Channels16 vs 1,00062.5×
- DisplayNo display vs Colour display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz | 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 1,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | 151 mm | — |
| Height | 58 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Display | No display | Colour display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
