Why is DC63 better than WTA-449?
- USB-C chargingYes · WTA-449: No
Why is WTA-449 better than DC63?
WTA-449 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 | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 8 km | — |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Call tones | 20 | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 122 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C | 2,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 2 |
