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Stabo BF 40 vs Yaesu FTA-250L

What BF 40 does better (1) and where FTA-250L wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Stabo BF 40
Stabo · 2025BF 40
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £100
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Yaesu FTA-250L
Yaesu · 2018FTA-250L
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ £210
5.8Battery3.2
3.5Ruggedness3.2

Why is BF 40 better than FTA-250L?

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 1,950 mAh+13%

Why is FTA-250L better than BF 40?

FTA-250L has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Stabo BF 40Stabo BF 40≈ £1004.6
Yaesu FTA-250LYaesu FTA-250L≈ £2103.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHF—
LicenceBusiness licence—
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz—
Transmit power3 W—
Channels256—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh1,950 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight168 g—
Width57 mm—
Height116 mm—
Depth32 mm—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Shockproof—Yes
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack—1
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