AdvertiseGB · GBP
tech21two-way radios, compared
  1. tech21
  2. Compare
  3. UV-K6 vs MateTalk C66B

Quansheng UV-K6 vs Retevis MateTalk C66B

What UV-K6 does better (3) and where MateTalk C66B wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Quansheng UV-K6
Quansheng · 2025UV-K6
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ £40
Higher score
vs
Retevis MateTalk C66B
Retevis · 2026MateTalk C66B
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £45
5.2Range & power2.6
4.8Battery4.9

Why is UV-K6 better than MateTalk C66B?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 3 km2.7×
  2. Channels200 vs 1612.5×
  3. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+7%

Why is MateTalk C66B better than UV-K6?

MateTalk C66B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K6Quansheng UV-K6≈ £405.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz440 - 470 MHz; 146 - 174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels20016
Maximum range (claimed)8 km3 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—260
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh1,500 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingYesYes
Standby time—71 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Width—138 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—38 mm
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursOrangeOrange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scan—Yes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
ConnectorsUSB-CUSB-C
Radios in the base pack1—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare