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Baofeng UV-17E vs TALKPOD D40

What UV-17E does better (0) and where D40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng UV-17E
Baofeng · 2025UV-17E
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
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TALKPOD D40
TALKPOD · 2023D40
0 advantages
4.5Ruggedness2.4

Why is UV-17E better than D40?

UV-17E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is D40 better than UV-17E?

D40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Baofeng UV-17EBaofeng UV-17E≈ £355.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400 - 520 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Transmit power5 W—
Channels128—
Maximum range (claimed)10 km—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight130 g—
Width130 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
DisplayBacklit display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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