vs
2.5Range & power2.6
2.6Battery5.0
2.2Features7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-C3MateTalk C66B
| BF-C3 | MateTalk C66B | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 58 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 110 mm | 138 mm | −28 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 38 mm | −8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-C3 better than MateTalk C66B?
BF-C3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MateTalk C66B better than BF-C3?
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-C3: Yes
- 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 | 440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 3 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 71 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | — |
| Width | 110 mm | 138 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 58 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | 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 | USB-C |
