Dimensions
Size comparison
BF-88EDMR R45
| BF-88E | DMR R45 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 60 mm | −3 mm |
| Width | 168 mm | 138 mm | +30 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 30 mm | +4 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 150 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BF-88E better than DMR R45?
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 104+49%
Why is DMR R45 better than BF-88E?
- Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 8 km+60%
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+33%
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 104 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 150 g | 150 g |
| Width | 168 mm | 138 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 30 mm |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 10 | 1 |
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