vs
7.2Range & power3.5
3.2Battery2.6
5.8Ruggedness3.4
8.6Features2.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
RL-300TC-508 Enhanced U9
| RL-300 | TC-508 Enhanced U9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 54 mm | +5 mm |
| Width | 124 mm | 113 mm | +11 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 32 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 250 g | −32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RL-300 better than TC-508 Enhanced U9?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
- Channels256 vs 485.3×
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,700 mAh+6%
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
- Weight218 g vs 250 g+15%
Why is TC-508 Enhanced U9 better than RL-300?
TC-508 Enhanced U9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Business licence | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 256 | 48 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 1,700 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 250 g |
| Width | 124 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 54 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 32 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 | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
