Dimensions
Size comparison
C3 ProUV-K5
| C3 Pro | UV-K5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 60 mm | = |
| Width | 125 mm | 115 mm | +10 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 38 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 234 g | −59 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is C3 Pro better than UV-K5?
- Weight175 g vs 234 g+34%
Why is UV-K5 better than C3 Pro?
- Transmit power2 W vs 5 W2.5×
- Channels16 vs 20012.5×
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
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 | 16 | 200 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 6 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 175 g | 234 g |
| Width | 125 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
