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Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 vs Cobra PMR HM230

What Tectalk Worker 3 does better (2) and where PMR HM230 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3
Albrecht · 2022Tectalk Worker 3
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ £30
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Cobra PMR HM230
Cobra · 2020PMR HM230
1 advantage
7.9Range & power2.2

Why is Tectalk Worker 3 better than PMR HM230?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 3 km3.3×
  2. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is PMR HM230 better than Tectalk Worker 3?

  1. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)10 km3 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)255—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight174 g—
Width110 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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