Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-T17RA79
| BF-T17 | RA79 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 60 mm | −5 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 115 mm | −7 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 38 mm | −17 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 225 g | −65 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-T17 better than RA79?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,400 mAh+29%
- Weight160 g vs 225 g+41%
Why is RA79 better than BF-T17?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- USB-C chargingNo · BF-T17: Yes
- Channels99 vs 2002×
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; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 99 | 200 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,400 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | 225 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
