Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-17EP15UV
| UV-17E | P15UV | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 35 mm | +25 mm |
| Width | 130 mm | 57 mm | +73 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 270 mm | −236 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 242 g | −112 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-17E better than P15UV?
- USB-C chargingYes · P15UV: No
- Weight130 g vs 242 g+86%
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
Why is P15UV better than UV-17E?
- Channels128 vs 9997.8×
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104 vs 2582.5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | 999 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 104 | 258 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.5 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 130 g | 242 g |
| Width | 130 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 35 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 270 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
