vs
7.7Range & power3.4
7.8Battery2.8
7.7Features7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5RM PlusFP 00
| UV-5RM Plus | FP 00 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 125 mm | 63 mm | +62 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 122 mm | −60 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 36 mm | +4 mm |
| Weight | 278 g | 260 g | +18 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5RM Plus better than FP 00?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+56%
- USB-C chargingYes · FP 00: No
Why is FP 00 better than UV-5RM Plus?
- Weight278 g vs 260 g+7%
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 | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 128 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | 258 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 278 g | 260 g |
| Width | 62 mm | 122 mm |
| Height | 125 mm | 63 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 36 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | 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 |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
