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RadtelAmateur (ham) radio

Radtel RT-590 Plus

Radtel RT-590 Plus is an amateur (ham) radio released in 2024. Key specs: channels 200, battery capacity 1,800 mAh, VOX (hands-free).

6.0Score
Battery5.3
Features4.1
price range£20–30Reference price converted from USD
Year
2024
Brand
RadtelRadtel
Popularity
#532 of 560
200Channels
1,800 mAhBattery capacity
YesVOX (hands-free)
Spec guide

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Specifications

Full specifications

Radio & range
Radio standards
VHF, UHF
Licence
Amateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)
Yes
Frequency ranges
76–600 MHz, 50–76 MHz, 76–108 MHz, 136–173.975 MHz
Channels
200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones
Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
USB-C charging
Yes
Design & durability
Display
Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)
Yes
Channel scan
Yes
Dual watch
Yes
Weather channels / alerts
Yes
FM radio
Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler
Yes
PC programmable
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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