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2.1Range & power2.6
Why is Tectalk Smile better than DC43?
Tectalk Smile has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is DC43 better than Tectalk Smile?
- Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 4 km+33%
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 | 3 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 3 km | 4 km |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Call tones | — | 6 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 86 g |
| Width | — | 142 mm |
| Height | — | 49 mm |
| Depth | — | 32 mm |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | Red, Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5mm Klinke, micro USB |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 2 |
