vs
4.2Range & power3.5
4.0Battery2.6
4.1Ruggedness3.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
BP515 BT U1TC-508 Enhanced U9
| BP515 BT U1 | TC-508 Enhanced U9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 54 mm | +1 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 113 mm | +2 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 32 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 250 g | −40 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BP515 BT U1 better than TC-508 Enhanced U9?
- USB-C chargingYes · TC-508 Enhanced U9: No
- Channels256 vs 485.3×
- Weight210 g vs 250 g+19%
Why is TC-508 Enhanced U9 better than BP515 BT U1?
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,700 mAh+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 470 MHz | 400 - 480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 256 | 48 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,700 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 250 g |
| Width | 115 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 54 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 32 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 | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
