Why is PMR HM230 better than TK-3501E?
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is TK-3501E better than PMR HM230?
- Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 9 km3×
- Channels8 vs 162×
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 | 8 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 3 km | 9 km |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Call tones | — | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | — | 7.5 V |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 210 g |
| Width | — | 54 mm |
| Height | — | 117 mm |
| Depth | — | 26 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
