Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-C3FP 00
| BF-C3 | FP 00 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 63 mm | −13 mm |
| Width | 110 mm | 122 mm | −12 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 36 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 260 g | −60 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-C3 better than FP 00?
- Weight200 g vs 260 g+30%
Why is FP 00 better than BF-C3?
- Channels16 vs 1288×
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
- 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 | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 128 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 258 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 260 g |
| Width | 110 mm | 122 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 63 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 36 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | 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 |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
