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2.6Range & power6.4
3.9Battery3.1
Why is DC43 better than RT24V Freenet?
- Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 3 km+33%
Why is RT24V Freenet better than DC43?
- Transmit power0.5 W vs 1 W2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | Freenet |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 149 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 1 W |
| Channels | — | 6 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | 3 km |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Call tones | 6 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,100 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 86 g | — |
| Width | 142 mm | — |
| Height | 49 mm | — |
| Depth | 32 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Yellow | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, micro USB | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
