Why is UV-5R EX better than SM 662C?
UV-5R EX has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is SM 662C better than UV-5R EX?
- Weight210 g vs 93 g2.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 5 W | — |
| Channels | — | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Power source | — | AA / AAA batteries |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 93 g |
| Width | 60 mm | — |
| Height | 120 mm | — |
| Depth | 30 mm | — |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Radios in the base pack | — | 2 |
