Why is RT86S better than TD-638?
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is TD-638 better than RT86S?
- Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Standby time | 117 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 290 g | — |
| Width | 121 mm | — |
| Height | 55 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
