Why is UV-7B better than A3?
- DisplayColour display vs Backlit display
Why is A3 better than UV-7B?
A3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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, 220–260 MHz, 400–480 MHz, 350–390 MHz | 0.5 - 1160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | — |
| Channels | 1,000 | 999 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.4 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 119 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 261 g | — |
| Width | 61 mm | — |
| Height | 135 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Colour display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
