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6.5Range & power6.9
4.1Ruggedness7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
TK-3501Tfreecomm 850
| TK-3501T | freecomm 850 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 117 mm | 135 mm | −18 mm |
| Width | 54 mm | 62 mm | −8 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 37 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g | +5 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TK-3501T better than freecomm 850?
- Channels16 vs 82×
Why is freecomm 850 better than TK-3501T?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 10 km+11%
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
- Weight210 g vs 205 g+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 | 16 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 9 km | 10 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic |
| Call tones | 10 | 5 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 950 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.5 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g |
| Width | 54 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 117 mm | 135 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 37 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 10 | 5 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 3,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
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