vs
9.6Range & power2.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Tectalk DuoTALKABOUT T42
| Tectalk Duo | TALKABOUT T42 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm | 136 mm | −76 mm |
| Width | 134 mm | 48 mm | +86 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 27 mm | +11 mm |
| Weight | 270 g | 79 g | +191 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Tectalk Duo better than TALKABOUT T42?
- Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 4 km3×
- Transmit power1 W vs 0.5 W2×
- Channels22 vs 16+38%
Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than Tectalk Duo?
- Weight270 g vs 79 g3.4×
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446, Freenet | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 149 MHz; 446 MHz; 149.0250 - 149.1125 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 1 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 22 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | 4 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 258 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | — | 1 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Standby time | 20 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 270 g | 79 g |
| Width | 134 mm | 48 mm |
| Height | 60 mm | 136 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 27 mm |
| Protection rating | IP56 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
