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5.6Range & power2.6
7.5Battery4.9
Why is BF-E50 better than MateTalk C66B?
- Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.5×
- Transmit power8 W vs 5 W+60%
Why is MateTalk C66B better than BF-E50?
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-E50: Yes
- 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 | — | 440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 8 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 | 3,800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 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 | ||
| Width | — | 138 mm |
| Height | — | 58 mm |
| Depth | — | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | — | 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 |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
