vs
7.7Range & power8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5RM Plus GPSSpace-U
| UV-5RM Plus GPS | Space-U | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 125 mm | 105 mm | +20 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 105 mm | −43 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 25 mm | +15 mm |
| Weight | 278 g | 434 g | −156 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5RM Plus GPS better than Space-U?
- USB-C chargingYes · Space-U: No
- Weight278 g vs 434 g+56%
Why is Space-U better than UV-5RM Plus GPS?
- Transmit power10 W vs 17 W+70%
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)260 vs 1,0764.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 420 - 450 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 220 - 260 MHz; 76 - 108 MH | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 17 W |
| Channels | — | 199 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | 1,076 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Car socket |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 278 g | 434 g |
| Width | 62 mm | 105 mm |
| Height | 125 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 25 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | 3,5mm Klinke |
