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8.2Range & power7.7
7.9Battery7.9
7.6Features7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5RM PlusUV-5RM Plus GPS
| UV-5RM Plus | UV-5RM Plus GPS | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 125 mm | 125 mm | = |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm | = |
| Depth | 40 mm | 40 mm | = |
| Weight | 278 g | 278 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5RM Plus better than UV-5RM Plus GPS?
UV-5RM Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is UV-5RM Plus GPS better than UV-5RM Plus?
UV-5RM Plus GPS has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | 420 - 450 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 220 - 260 MH | 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 |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 999 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 278 g | 278 g |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C |
