Rugged RDH16 Business Band Digital Two-Way Handheld Radio

The Rugged RDH16 is a 5-watt digital and analog business-band handheld radio built for racers, offered in UHF or VHF versions with 16-channel capacity. Digital automatic error-correction cancels loud engine background noise and can rebuild voice data if the signal gets corrupted, and the power-efficient digital mode delivers about 40% more battery life than its analog counterpart.

Licensing and compatibility

Business-band radios like the RDH16 require an FCC business-band license. It works with business-band radios operating on the same frequencies — including Rugged RDM-DB, RDH-X, R1, V3, RH5R and RDH16-U as well as Icom, Motorola and Kenwood business-band radios — and reaches 1-3 miles depending on terrain.

Specifications

• Business-band handheld, digital + analog
• UHF or VHF band versions
• 5-watt transmitter, 1-3 mile range depending on terrain
• 16-channel capacity
• Li-ion battery — about 40% more life than the analog version in digital mode
• 2-pin accessory port

Sold per the pack configuration selected; single radios and multi-packs are offered. Works with Rugged 2-pin accessories — hand mics, headsets and chargers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license for the Rugged RDH16?

Yes. It is a business-band radio, and transmitting requires an FCC business-band license.

What range does the RDH16 get?

Its 5-watt transmitter reaches roughly 1-3 miles depending on terrain.

Will the RDH16 work with my other radios?

Yes — it communicates with business-band radios on the same frequencies, including Rugged RDH-X, R1, V3 and RH5R plus Icom, Motorola and Kenwood business-band units.