Why is PMR HM230 better than G9 Pro?
PMR HM230 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is G9 Pro better than PMR HM230?
- Maximum range (claimed)3 km vs 12 km4×
- Channels8 vs 8510.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446, LPD |
| 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 | 85 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 3 km | 12 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 142 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Call tones | — | 5 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,800 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 6 V |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 150 g |
| Width | — | 64 mm |
| Height | — | 126 mm |
| Depth | — | 36 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
