vs
7.7Range & power7.1
7.8Battery8.5
7.7Features5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-5RM PlusRT-730
| UV-5RM Plus | RT-730 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 125 mm | 57 mm | +68 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 135 mm | −73 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 41 mm | −1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-5RM Plus better than RT-730?
UV-5RM Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-730 better than UV-5RM Plus?
RT-730 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 | 320 - 399.975 MHz; 400 - 469.975 MHz; 470 - 629.975 MHz; 16 - 107.99 MHz; 65 - 108 MHz; 108 - 135.975 MHz; 136 - 173.975 |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Channels | — | 199 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 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 | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 168 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 278 g | — |
| Width | 62 mm | 135 mm |
| Height | 125 mm | 57 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 41 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | 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 | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
