Why is BF-E50 better than GT-5?
- Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
- Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+36%
Why is GT-5 better than BF-E50?
- DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | — | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 8 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 238 g |
| Display | No display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
