Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-T17RT5R
| BF-T17 | RT5R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 58 mm | −3 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 110 mm | −2 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 32 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 205 g | −45 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-T17 better than RT5R?
- Weight160 g vs 205 g+28%
Why is RT5R better than BF-T17?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
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; 65 - 108 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 99 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 160 g | 205 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 110 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| 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 | 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 | — |
