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5.3Range & power3.4
9.2Battery4.4
5.1Ruggedness4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
AP515 V1BP515 BT U1
| AP515 V1 | BP515 BT U1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 55 mm | = |
| Width | 105 mm | 115 mm | −10 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 30 mm | = |
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g | −10 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AP515 V1 better than BP515 BT U1?
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.7×
- Transmit power5 W vs 4 W+25%
- Weight200 g vs 210 g+5%
Why is BP515 BT U1 better than AP515 V1?
- Channels32 vs 2568×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | — |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136 - 174 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 32 | 256 |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g |
| Width | 105 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Display | No display | No display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
