DYNASCAN Chef-1 PMR-446 Sende-Empfangsgerät vs President freecomm 850

What Chef-1 PMR-446 Sende-Empfangsgerät does better (0) and where freecomm 850 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages≈ £150

President · 2026freecomm 850

5.9Score

0 advantages≈ £140

Higher score

3.4Range & power6.9

Why is Chef-1 PMR-446 Sende-Empfangsgerät better than freecomm 850?

Chef-1 PMR-446 Sende-Empfangsgerät has no measurable advantages in this pair.

freecomm 850 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	DYNASCAN Chef-1 PMR-446 Sende-Empfangsgerät≈ £150	President freecomm 850≈ £1405.9
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	8	8
Maximum range (claimed)	—	10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)	—	38
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	—	Yes
Squelch	—	automatic
Call tones	—	5
Power & battery
Battery capacity	—	950 mAh
Battery voltage	—	3.7 V
Power source	Mains / 12 V vehicle	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	—	No
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	—	205 g
Width	—	62 mm
Height	—	135 mm
Depth	—	37 mm
Protection rating	—	IPX7
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx7
Display	—	Backlit display
Colours	—	Orange
Features
VOX sensitivity levels	—	5
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	—	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack	—	1