Why is FR175 better than BF 40?
FR175 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is BF 40 better than FR175?
- Channels8 vs 25632×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 3 W |
| Channels | 8 | 256 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 7 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| Standby time | 24 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 168 g |
| Width | — | 57 mm |
| Height | — | 116 mm |
| Depth | — | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
