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4.6Range & power8.2
7.7Battery5.3
9.6Features4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
RB648 PlusTH-UV98
| RB648 Plus | TH-UV98 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 33 mm | 58 mm | −25 mm |
| Width | 206 mm | 121 mm | +85 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 42 mm | +18 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RB648 Plus better than TH-UV98?
- USB-C chargingYes · TH-UV98: No
Why is TH-UV98 better than RB648 Plus?
- Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
- Channels16 vs 20012.5×
- Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | — | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 16 | 200 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 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 | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 268 g |
| Width | 206 mm | 121 mm |
| Height | 33 mm | 58 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 42 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Yellow | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
