Why is BF-T17 better than SM 662C?
- Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%
- Channels99 vs 812.4×
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 384.1×
Why is SM 662C better than BF-T17?
- Weight160 g vs 93 g+72%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 2 W | — |
| Channels | 99 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | AA / AAA batteries |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | 93 g |
| Width | 108 mm | — |
| Height | 55 mm | — |
| Depth | 21 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 2 |
