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7.2Range & power6.8
7.0Battery6.2
6.5Features6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
AT-D878UVII PlusAB-650
| AT-D878UVII Plus | AB-650 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 61 mm | 62 mm | −1 mm |
| Width | 129 mm | 124 mm | +5 mm |
| Depth | 39 mm | 34 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 282 g | 280 g | +2 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AT-D878UVII Plus better than AB-650?
- Battery capacity3,100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+19%
- Transmit power7 W vs 6 W+17%
- Channels4,000 vs 40010×
Why is AB-650 better than AT-D878UVII Plus?
AB-650 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 118 - 136.992 MHz |
| Transmit power | 7 W | 6 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | 400 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,100 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 282 g | 280 g |
| Width | 129 mm | 124 mm |
| Height | 61 mm | 62 mm |
| Depth | 39 mm | 34 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
