vs
6.5Range & power2.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
TK-3501ETALKABOUT T42
| TK-3501E | TALKABOUT T42 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 117 mm | 136 mm | −19 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 48 mm | +6 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 27 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 79 g | +131 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TK-3501E better than TALKABOUT T42?
- Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 4 km2.2×
Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than TK-3501E?
- Weight210 g vs 79 g2.7×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
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 | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 9 km | 4 km |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | 10 | 1 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 7.5 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 79 g |
| Width | 54 mm | 48 mm |
| Height | 117 mm | 136 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 27 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | — |
