Why is Float 2 better than PMR 1208?
- Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%
- Channels16 vs 82×
Why is PMR 1208 better than Float 2?
PMR 1208 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Call tones | 20 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 250 g | — |
| Width | 128 mm | — |
| Height | 59 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Orange | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
