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Kenwood TK-3501E vs Stabo Freetalk com III Koffer

What TK-3501E does better (0) and where Freetalk com III Koffer wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3501E
Kenwood · 2021TK-3501E
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ £110
vs
Stabo Freetalk com III Koffer
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ £110
Higher score
6.5Range & power5.4
4.1Ruggedness3.4

Why is TK-3501E better than Freetalk com III Koffer?

TK-3501E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Freetalk com III Koffer better than TK-3501E?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · TK-3501E: Yes
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Kenwood TK-3501EKenwood TK-3501E≈ £1104.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)9 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,700 mAh
Battery voltage7.5 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight210 g—
Width54 mm—
Height117 mm—
Depth26 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels10—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
Radios in the base pack—2
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