Why is BF-E50 better than RT-820W?
BF-E50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-820W better than BF-E50?
- Transmit power8 W vs 20 W2.5×
- Channels16 vs 50031.2×
- DisplayNo display vs Monochrome display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | — | 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 8 W | 20 W |
| Channels | 16 | 500 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Display | No display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
