Why is DC43 better than R8?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is R8 better than DC43?
R8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Call tones | 6 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 86 g | — |
| Width | 142 mm | — |
| Height | 49 mm | — |
| Depth | 32 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Yellow | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, micro USB | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
