Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5R HTQRT-730
| UV-5R HTQ | RT-730 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 57 mm | +53 mm |
| Width | 50 mm | 135 mm | −85 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 41 mm | −9 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5R HTQ better than RT-730?
UV-5R HTQ has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-730 better than UV-5R HTQ?
- Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+39%
- Channels128 vs 199+55%
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 | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975 |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 128 | 199 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 168 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 130 g | — |
| Width | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 57 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 41 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
