Dimensions
Size comparison
BP565 V1BF 40
| BP565 V1 | BF 40 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 116 mm | −61 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 57 mm | +58 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 32 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g | +62 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BP565 V1 better than BF 40?
- Transmit power5 W vs 3 W+67%
Why is BF 40 better than BP565 V1?
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+47%
- Weight230 g vs 168 g+37%
- Channels128 vs 2562×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Business licence | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136 - 174 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 3 W |
| Channels | 128 | 256 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 230 g | 168 g |
| Width | 115 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 116 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
