Why is BF-E50 better than RT-730?
- Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+52%
Why is RT-730 better than BF-E50?
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-E50: Yes
- Transmit power8 W vs 10 W+25%
- Channels16 vs 19912.4×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | — | 320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975 |
| Transmit power | 8 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 16 | 199 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 168 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Width | — | 135 mm |
| Height | — | 57 mm |
| Depth | — | 41 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
