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Kenwood TK-3701D vs Motorola TALKABOUT T42

What TK-3701D does better (3) and where TALKABOUT T42 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
3 advantages≈ £160
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T42
Motorola · 2018TALKABOUT T42
1 advantage≈ £20
8.5Range & power2.9

Why is TK-3701D better than TALKABOUT T42?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 4 km2.2×
  2. Channels48 vs 163×
  3. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes · TALKABOUT T42: No

Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than TK-3701D?

  1. Weight282 g vs 79 g3.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, dPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels4816
Maximum range (claimed)9 km4 km
Call tones—1
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight282 g79 g
Width540 mm48 mm
Height1,230 mm136 mm
Depth340 mm27 mm
ShockproofYes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
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