Why is R-58 better than XT70?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,000 mAh+60%
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)155 vs 121+28%
Why is XT70 better than R-58?
- Weight243 g vs 113 g2.2×
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 | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 12 km | 12 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic |
| Call tones | — | 5 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 243 g | 113 g |
| Width | 115 mm | 580 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 330 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | Kopfhörer |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 2 |
