vs
5.0Range & power2.6
4.8Battery4.9
6.0Features7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
UV-K5MateTalk C66B
| UV-K5 | MateTalk C66B | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 58 mm | +2 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 138 mm | −23 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 38 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is UV-K5 better than MateTalk C66B?
- Channels200 vs 1612.5×
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+7%
Why is MateTalk C66B better than UV-K5?
MateTalk C66B has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | 440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 200 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 3 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 71 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 234 g | — |
| Width | 115 mm | 138 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 58 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | USB-C |
