Dimensions
Size comparison
RL-300BP515 V1
| RL-300 | BP515 V1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 55 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 124 mm | 115 mm | +9 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 30 mm | +7 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | +8 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RL-300 better than BP515 V1?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+20%
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is BP515 V1 better than RL-300?
- USB-C chargingNo · RL-300: Yes
- Transmit power4 W vs 5 W+25%
- Weight218 g vs 210 g+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | — |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 256 | 256 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g |
| Width | 124 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 55 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 30 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
