Dimensions
Size comparison
RT86SFT-65E
| RT86S | FT-65E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 104 mm | −49 mm |
| Width | 121 mm | 52 mm | +69 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 31 mm | +7 mm |
| Weight | 290 g | 260 g | +30 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RT86S better than FT-65E?
- USB-C chargingYes · FT-65E: No
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 1,965 mAh+32%
Why is FT-65E better than RT86S?
- Weight290 g vs 260 g+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 1,965 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Standby time | 117 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 290 g | 260 g |
| Width | 121 mm | 52 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 104 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 31 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
