vs
5.3Range & power2.1
5.1Ruggedness7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
AP515 V1Action Communicator
| AP515 V1 | Action Communicator | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 66 mm | −11 mm |
| Width | 105 mm | 74 mm | +31 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 21 mm | +9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 72 g | +128 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AP515 V1 better than Action Communicator?
- Transmit power5 W vs 0.5 W10×
- Channels32 vs 84×
Why is Action Communicator better than AP515 V1?
- Weight200 g vs 72 g2.8×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | — |
| Licence | Business licence | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136 - 174 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 32 | 8 |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 72 g |
| Width | 105 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 66 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 21 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
