Dimensions
Size comparison
RL-300BF 40
| RL-300 | BF 40 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 116 mm | −57 mm |
| Width | 124 mm | 57 mm | +67 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 32 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g | +50 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RL-300 better than BF 40?
- Transmit power4 W vs 3 W+33%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
Why is BF 40 better than RL-300?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+22%
- Weight218 g vs 168 g+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Business licence | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 3 W |
| Channels | 256 | 256 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g |
| Width | 124 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 116 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx4 |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
