Why is PMR HM230 better than GD-73A/E?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is GD-73A/E better than PMR HM230?
- Transmit power0.5 W vs 2 W4×
- Channels8 vs 1,024128×
- Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · PMR HM230: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 406.1–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 2 W |
| Channels | 8 | 1,024 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 3 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 3,600 mAh |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 148 g |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
