Why is HT66 better than R8?
HT66 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is R8 better than HT66?
R8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 2 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Display | — | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | USB-C | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
