DECROSS DC63 vs National Geographic FM Walkie Talkie

What DC63 does better (2) and where FM Walkie Talkie wins (1) — every spec side by side.

DECROSS · 2025DC63

7.2Score

2 advantages≈ £40

Higher score

National Geographic · 2025FM Walkie Talkie

6.6Score

1 advantage≈ £40

6.2Range & power5.9

8.1Battery5.9

8.2Features5.9

Why is DC63 better than FM Walkie Talkie?

Specifications

Only differences	DECROSS DC63≈ £407.2	National Geographic FM Walkie Talkie≈ £406.6
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	8
Maximum range (claimed)	8 km	6 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	automatic	—
Call tones	20	10
Power & battery
Power source	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries	Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging	Yes	Yes
Battery level indicator	Yes	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	122 g	65 g
Width	—	130 mm
Height	—	50 mm
Depth	—	30 mm
Protection rating	IPX4	—
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	—
Display	Backlit display	Backlit display
Colours	—	Yellow
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, USB-C
Radios in the base pack	2	2