Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-9RGA-5E
| UV-9R | GA-5E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 132 mm | 270 mm | −138 mm |
| Width | 66 mm | 55 mm | +11 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 35 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 281 g | 212 g | +69 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-9R better than GA-5E?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
Why is GA-5E better than UV-9R?
- Weight281 g vs 212 g+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | — | 430–440 MHz, 65–108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 281 g | 212 g |
| Width | 66 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 132 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 35 mm |
| Protection rating | IP57 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Display | — | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
