vs
3.5Range & power2.7
2.6Battery7.3
3.4Ruggedness3.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
TC-508 Enhanced U9BF 40
| TC-508 Enhanced U9 | BF 40 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 54 mm | 116 mm | −62 mm |
| Width | 113 mm | 57 mm | +56 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 32 mm | = |
| Weight | 250 g | 168 g | +82 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TC-508 Enhanced U9 better than BF 40?
- Transmit power4 W vs 3 W+33%
Why is BF 40 better than TC-508 Enhanced U9?
- Battery capacity1,700 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+29%
- Weight250 g vs 168 g+49%
- Channels48 vs 2565.3×
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121 vs 155+28%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Business licence | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 3 W |
| Channels | 48 | 256 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 121 | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,700 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 168 g |
| Width | 113 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 54 mm | 116 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
