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Stabo RTM 100 vs Standard Horizon HX40E

What RTM 100 does better (1) and where HX40E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Stabo RTM 100
Stabo · 2025RTM 100
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £75
vs
Standard Horizon HX40E
Standard Horizon · 2026HX40E
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ £130
Higher score
2.2Battery5.4
8.2Ruggedness7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

RTM 100HX40E
63 × 1193552 × 9533
RTM 100HX40EDifference
Height119 mm95 mm+24 mm
Width63 mm52 mm+11 mm
Depth35 mm33 mm+2 mm
Weight136 g230 g−94 g

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

Why is RTM 100 better than HX40E?

  1. Weight136 g vs 230 g+69%

Why is HX40E better than RTM 100?

  1. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 1,850 mAh2.2×
  2. Transmit power3 W vs 6 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Stabo RTM 100Stabo RTM 100≈ £753.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz156.025 - 163.275 MHz
Transmit power3 W6 W
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity850 mAh1,850 mAh
Battery voltage6 V7.4 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight136 g230 g
Width63 mm52 mm
Height119 mm95 mm
Depth35 mm33 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
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