Dimensions
Size comparison
AB-650C65B
| AB-650 | C65B | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 62 mm | 62 mm | = |
| Width | 124 mm | 134 mm | −10 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 40 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 280 g | 255 g | +25 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AB-650 better than C65B?
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+44%
- Transmit power6 W vs 5 W+20%
- Channels400 vs 3212.5×
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is C65B better than AB-650?
- USB-C chargingNo · AB-650: Yes
- Weight280 g vs 255 g+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 118 - 136.992 MHz | 440 - 470 MHz; 88 - 108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 6 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 400 | 32 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Call tones | — | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 280 g | 255 g |
| Width | 124 mm | 134 mm |
| Height | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 40 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
