Why is FR175 better than TH-UV98?
FR175 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is TH-UV98 better than FR175?
- Channels8 vs 20025×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 10 W |
| Channels | 8 | 200 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 7 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Standby time | 24 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 268 g |
| Width | — | 121 mm |
| Height | — | 58 mm |
| Depth | — | 42 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
