Why is RT-880G better than BF 40?
- Transmit power10 W vs 3 W3.3×
- Channels1,024 vs 2564×
- Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+9%
Why is BF 40 better than RT-880G?
BF 40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB 27 MHz | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Licence-free | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 64–108 MHz, 18–620 MHz, 18–32 MHz, 136–174 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 3 W |
| Channels | 1,024 | 256 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,400 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 168 g |
| Width | — | 57 mm |
| Height | — | 116 mm |
| Depth | — | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
