vs
6.9Range & power4.6
3.0Battery7.7
5.8Ruggedness6.3
8.5Features9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
RL-300RB648 Plus
| RL-300 | RB648 Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 33 mm | +26 mm |
| Width | 124 mm | 206 mm | −82 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 60 mm | −23 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RL-300 better than RB648 Plus?
- Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 5 km2.4×
- Channels256 vs 1616×
Why is RB648 Plus better than RL-300?
- USB-C chargingNo · RL-300: Yes
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
- Transmit power4 W vs 5 W+25%
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | — |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 256 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | 5 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 2,000 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 | 218 g | — |
| Width | 124 mm | 206 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 33 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx7 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
