Why is R-58 better than GD-73E?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is GD-73E better than R-58?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 3,600 mAh2.2×
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 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 243 g | — |
| Width | 115 mm | — |
| Height | 55 mm | — |
| Depth | 35 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | micro USB |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
