Why is GT-5 better than UV-5RA?
- Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+56%
- Weight238 g vs 250 g+5%
Why is UV-5RA better than GT-5?
UV-5RA has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 128 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 250 g |
| Display | Monochrome display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |








