vs
4.6Range & power2.5
7.7Battery5.8
6.3Ruggedness3.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
RB648 PlusBF 40
| RB648 Plus | BF 40 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 33 mm | 116 mm | −83 mm |
| Width | 206 mm | 57 mm | +149 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 32 mm | +28 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RB648 Plus better than BF 40?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Transmit power5 W vs 3 W+67%
Why is BF 40 better than RB648 Plus?
- Channels16 vs 25616×
- Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur UHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz | 400 - 470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 3 W |
| Channels | 16 | 256 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Call tones | 10 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 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 | 206 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 33 mm | 116 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Yellow | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
