Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-17EUV-9R
| UV-17E | UV-9R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 132 mm | −72 mm |
| Width | 130 mm | 66 mm | +64 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 41 mm | −7 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 281 g | −151 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-17E better than UV-9R?
- Weight130 g vs 281 g2.2×
Why is UV-9R better than UV-17E?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | 128 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 104 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 130 g | 281 g |
| Width | 130 mm | 66 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 132 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 41 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP57 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
