vs
7.7Range & power3.4
7.8Battery5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5RM PlusGT-9R
| UV-5RM Plus | GT-9R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 125 mm | 131 mm | −6 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 64 mm | −2 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 32 mm | +8 mm |
| Weight | 278 g | 280 g | −2 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5RM Plus better than GT-9R?
- Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
- Battery capacity2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+25%
Why is GT-9R better than UV-5RM Plus?
- 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 | 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 | 144–146 MHz, 430–440 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 128 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 260 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 278 g | 280 g |
| Width | 62 mm | 64 mm |
| Height | 125 mm | 131 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Display | Backlit display | Colour display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | — |
