Why is UV-K5 better than RT-900?
UV-K5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is RT-900 better than UV-K5?
- Transmit power5 W vs 8 W+60%
- Channels200 vs 256+28%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | — |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz | 65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 8 W |
| Channels | 200 | 256 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 234 g | — |
| Width | 115 mm | — |
| Height | 60 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
