vs
6.3Range & power2.1
4.0Ruggedness7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
BP515 V1Action Communicator
| BP515 V1 | Action Communicator | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 66 mm | −11 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 74 mm | +41 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 21 mm | +9 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 72 g | +138 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BP515 V1 better than Action Communicator?
- Transmit power5 W vs 0.5 W10×
- Channels256 vs 832×
Why is Action Communicator better than BP515 V1?
- Weight210 g vs 72 g2.9×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Frequency ranges | 136 - 174 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 256 | 8 |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 72 g |
| Width | 115 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 |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
