Why is BF-T17 better than RT-900 BT?
BF-T17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-900 BT better than BF-T17?
- Transmit power2 W vs 8 W4×
- Channels99 vs 2562.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | — |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 8 W |
| Channels | 99 | 256 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | — |
| Width | 108 mm | — |
| Height | 55 mm | — |
| Depth | 21 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
