Why is UV-5RTP better than SM 662C?
- Channels128 vs 816×
Why is SM 662C better than UV-5RTP?
- Weight250 g vs 93 g2.7×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 65–108 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 8 W | — |
| Channels | 128 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Power source | — | AA / AAA batteries |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 93 g |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Radios in the base pack | — | 2 |
