Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-C3RT86S
| BF-C3 | RT86S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 55 mm | −5 mm |
| Width | 110 mm | 121 mm | −11 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 38 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 290 g | −90 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-C3 better than RT86S?
- Weight200 g vs 290 g+45%
Why is RT86S better than BF-C3?
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+73%
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-C3: Yes
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 117 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 290 g |
| Width | 110 mm | 121 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | 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 | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
