Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-7BRT-860
| UV-7B | RT-860 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 135 mm | 60 mm | +75 mm |
| Width | 61 mm | 137 mm | −76 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 36 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 261 g | 255 g | +6 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-7B better than RT-860?
- DisplayColour display vs Backlit display
Why is RT-860 better than UV-7B?
- Weight261 g vs 255 g+2%
- Channels1,000 vs 1,024+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 220–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 350–390 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 1,000 | 1,024 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 261 g | 255 g |
| Width | 61 mm | 137 mm |
| Height | 135 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 36 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Colour display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
