vs
4.5Range & power3.4
2.9Battery5.3
4.9Features2.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-T17UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition
| BF-T17 | UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 94 mm | −39 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 53 mm | +55 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 30 mm | −9 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 201 g | −41 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-T17 better than UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition?
- Weight160 g vs 201 g+26%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition better than BF-T17?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-T17: Yes
- Channels99 vs 128+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 99 | 128 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | 201 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 53 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 30 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
