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Quansheng UV-K6 vs TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus

What UV-K6 does better (1) and where TD-V712 Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Quansheng UV-K6
Quansheng · 2025UV-K6
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ £40
vs
TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-V712 Plus
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
5.2Range & power7.1
4.8Battery8.3

Why is UV-K6 better than TD-V712 Plus?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-V712 Plus better than UV-K6?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Quansheng UV-K6Quansheng UV-K6≈ £405.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels200199
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,600 mAh2,500 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight—283 g
Width—62 mm
Height—115 mm
Depth—37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursOrange—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
FlashlightYesYes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
ConnectorsUSB-C—
Radios in the base pack1—
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