vs
2.5Range & power8.2
2.6Battery7.9
2.2Features7.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-C3UV-5RM Plus
| BF-C3 | UV-5RM Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 125 mm | −75 mm |
| Width | 110 mm | 62 mm | +48 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 40 mm | −10 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 278 g | −78 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-C3 better than UV-5RM Plus?
- Weight200 g vs 278 g+39%
Why is UV-5RM Plus better than BF-C3?
- Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+67%
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-C3: Yes
- Channels16 vs 99962.4×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 420 - 450 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 220 - 260 MH |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 16 | 999 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 278 g |
| Width | 110 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 125 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 40 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C |
