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8.6Range & power6.9
8.2Battery2.7
6.9Ruggedness7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
DJ-PAX4freecomm 850
| DJ-PAX4 | freecomm 850 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 135 mm | −76 mm |
| Width | 102 mm | 62 mm | +40 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 37 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 238 g | 205 g | +33 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DJ-PAX4 better than freecomm 850?
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 950 mAh+89%
- Channels48 vs 86×
- Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes · freecomm 850: No
Why is freecomm 850 better than DJ-PAX4?
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
- Weight238 g vs 205 g+16%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446, dPMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 48 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | — | 10 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Call tones | — | 5 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 950 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 205 g |
| Width | 102 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 135 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 37 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 5 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 3,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
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