Why is UV-17R better than RT-4D?
- DisplayColour display vs Monochrome display
Why is RT-4D better than UV-17R?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+94%
- Channels999 vs 1,024+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 78–108 MHz, 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 161.650–163.275 MHz | 108–136 MHz, 136–520 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 999 | 1,024 |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 198 g |
| Width | — | 112 mm |
| Height | — | 61 mm |
| Depth | — | 38 mm |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | Colour display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
