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Retevis RT3S vs Yaesu FT-65E

What RT3S does better (0) and where FT-65E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Retevis RT3S
Retevis · 2026RT3S
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
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Yaesu FT-65E
Yaesu · 2025FT-65E
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £95
6.0Range & power4.2
5.0Battery4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

RT3SFT-65E
131 × 613652 × 10431
RT3SFT-65EDifference
Height61 mm104 mm−43 mm
Width131 mm52 mm+79 mm
Depth36 mm31 mm+5 mm
Weight258 g260 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is RT3S better than FT-65E?

RT3S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is FT-65E better than RT3S?

FT-65E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Retevis RT3SRetevis RT3S≈ £1205.4
Yaesu FT-65EYaesu FT-65E≈ £954.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges450 - 460 MHz; 150 - 160 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels3,000—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,965 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight258 g260 g
Width131 mm52 mm
Height61 mm104 mm
Depth36 mm31 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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