Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-17ERA79
| UV-17E | RA79 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 60 mm | = |
| Width | 130 mm | 115 mm | +15 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 38 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 130 g | 225 g | −95 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-17E better than RA79?
- Weight130 g vs 225 g+73%
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,400 mAh+29%
Why is RA79 better than UV-17E?
- Channels128 vs 200+56%
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; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | 200 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 104 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,400 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 130 g | 225 g |
| Width | 130 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 38 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 | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
