Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-33CDM-32E
| BF-33C | DM-32E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 67 mm | −10 mm |
| Width | 168 mm | 182 mm | −14 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 41 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 350 g | −200 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-33C better than DM-32E?
- Weight150 g vs 350 g2.3×
Why is DM-32E better than BF-33C?
- Transmit power0.5 W vs 5 W10×
- Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+79%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Licence-free | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | 10 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,400 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | 48 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 150 g | 350 g |
| Width | 168 mm | 182 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 67 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 41 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 3 | 1 |
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