Why is GT-18 PMR better than DC63?
- Weight33 g vs 122 g3.7×
Why is DC63 better than GT-18 PMR?
- Maximum range (claimed)5 km vs 8 km+60%
- USB-C chargingNo · GT-18 PMR: Yes
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 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic |
| Call tones | — | 20 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 33 g | 122 g |
| Width | 147 mm | — |
| Height | 57 mm | — |
| Depth | 26 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | micro USB | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 3 | 2 |
