Retevis RT3S vs TYT MD-UV390
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Retevis RT3S or TYT MD-UV390? I compare the two radios side by side, using data from the manufacturers’ spec sheets and photos at the same scale. TYT MD-UV390: battery and waterproofing. Both radios support DMR, so they’ll talk to each other digitally as well.


Specs side by side
| RetevisRT3S▲ 0 | TYTMD-UV390▲ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | 136–174 MHz400–480 MHz | 144–146 MHz430–440 MHz |
| Receive range | 136–174 · 400–480 MHz | 144–146 · 430–440 MHz |
| Airband AM | — | — |
| Modes | FMDMR | FMDMR |
| Transmitting | ||
| Maximum power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Power levels | 5 · 1 W | 5 · 1 W |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 2000 mAh7.4 V | 2200 mAh ▲7.4 V |
| Charging | desktop charger | no data |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 61 × 131 × 36 mmwidth × height × depth | no data |
| Weight | 258 g | no data |
| Water resistance | — | IP67 |
| Display | colour LCD | colour LCD |
| Features | ||
| Dual watch | alternating (dual standby) | alternating (dual standby) |
| GPS | in the GPS version | — |
| APRS / D-PRS | — | — |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| microSD card | — | — |
| Memory channels | 3000 | 3000 |
| Release | no data | no data |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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