Why is BF-E50 better than TD-638?
- Battery capacity3,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+52%
Why is TD-638 better than BF-E50?
- Transmit power8 W vs 10 W+25%
- 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 | — | 136–174 MHz, 220–259 MHz, 300–390 MHz, 400–590 MHz |
| Transmit power | 8 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,800 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | No display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
