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5.4Range & power5.7
5.5Features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5R MiniUV-7B
| UV-5R Mini | UV-7B | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 52 mm | 135 mm | −83 mm |
| Width | 108 mm | 61 mm | +47 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 38 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 261 g | −61 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5R Mini better than UV-7B?
- Weight200 g vs 261 g+30%
Why is UV-7B better than UV-5R Mini?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 220–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 350–390 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 999 | 1,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 261 g |
| Width | 108 mm | 61 mm |
| Height | 52 mm | 135 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Colour display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
