Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-K5GA-5E
| UV-K5 | GA-5E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 270 mm | −210 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 55 mm | +60 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 35 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 212 g | +22 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-K5 better than GA-5E?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+7%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is GA-5E better than UV-K5?
- Weight234 g vs 212 g+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 430–440 MHz, 65–108 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 200 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 234 g | 212 g |
| Width | 115 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 35 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
