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6.2Range & power6.2
5.3Ruggedness5.7
8.2Features6.3
Why is DC63 better than TALKABOUT T72?
- USB-C chargingYes · TALKABOUT T72: No
Why is TALKABOUT T72 better than DC63?
- Weight122 g vs 100 g+22%
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 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 8 km | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | automatic |
| Call tones | 20 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 122 g | 100 g |
| Width | — | 136 mm |
| Height | — | 47 mm |
| Depth | — | 21 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | 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, micro USB |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 2 |
