Why is CT590S better than UV-K6?
CT590S has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is UV-K6 better than CT590S?
- USB-C chargingNo · CT590S: Yes
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
- Channels128 vs 200+56%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 128 | 200 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 258 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 203 g | — |
| Width | 100 mm | — |
| Height | 58 mm | — |
| Depth | 33 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
