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Baofeng BF-C2 vs Baofeng UV-6R

What BF-C2 does better (0) and where UV-6R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-C2
Baofeng · 2024BF-C2
0 advantages≈ £9
vs
Baofeng UV-6R
Baofeng · 2023UV-6R
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £18
Higher score
2.5Range & power3.4

Why is BF-C2 better than UV-6R?

BF-C2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UV-6R better than BF-C2?

  1. Channels16 vs 1288×
Specifications

Side by side

Baofeng UV-6RBaofeng UV-6R≈ £184.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges420–450 MHz144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels16128
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight—500 g
Display—Monochrome display
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
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