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Baofeng V1D vs TALKPOD D40

What V1D does better (0) and where D40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng V1D
Baofeng · 2025V1D
0 advantages≈ £10
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TALKPOD D40
TALKPOD · 2023D40
0 advantages

Why is V1D better than D40?

V1D has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is D40 better than V1D?

D40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Baofeng V1DBaofeng V1D≈ £10
Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz
Channels16—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Design & durability
Weight180 g—
Width62 mm—
Height124 mm—
Depth38 mm—
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
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