Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-T17P15UV
| BF-T17 | P15UV | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 35 mm | +20 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 57 mm | +51 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 270 mm | −249 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 242 g | −82 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-T17 better than P15UV?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
- Weight160 g vs 242 g+51%
Why is P15UV better than BF-T17?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- Channels99 vs 99910.1×
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 258+66%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 99 | 999 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 258 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.5 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | 242 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 270 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 1 |
