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Cobra PMR HM230 vs Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET

What PMR HM230 does better (0) and where UBZ-LJ9SET wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cobra PMR HM230
Cobra · 2020PMR HM230
0 advantages
vs
Kenwood UBZ-LJ9SET
Kenwood · 2022UBZ-LJ9SET
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
2.2Range & power4.3

Why is PMR HM230 better than UBZ-LJ9SET?

PMR HM230 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UBZ-LJ9SET better than PMR HM230?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 6 km2×
  2. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)3 km6 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,150 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power sourceAA / AAA batteriesRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—138 g
Width—52 mm
Height—157 mm
Depth—28 mm
Protection rating—IP32
Water protection (IPx)—IPx2
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black, Yellow
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—2
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