Dimensions
Size comparison
P15UVUV-K5
| P15UV | UV-K5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 35 mm | 60 mm | −25 mm |
| Width | 57 mm | 115 mm | −58 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 38 mm | +232 mm |
| Weight | 242 g | 234 g | +8 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is P15UV better than UV-K5?
- Channels999 vs 2005×
Why is UV-K5 better than P15UV?
- USB-C chargingNo · P15UV: Yes
- Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+7%
- Weight242 g vs 234 g+3%
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 | 999 | 200 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 258 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.5 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 242 g | 234 g |
| Width | 57 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 35 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
