Why is BF-9700 better than SM 662C?
- Channels16 vs 82×
Why is SM 662C better than BF-9700?
SM 662C has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Frequency ranges | 420–450 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 7 W | — |
| Channels | 16 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Power source | — | AA / AAA batteries |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 93 g |
| Width | 62 mm | — |
| Height | 123 mm | — |
| Depth | 36 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Radios in the base pack | — | 2 |









