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Kenwood TK-3701D vs Motorola TALKABOUT T82

What TK-3701D does better (2) and where TALKABOUT T82 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
2 advantages≈ £160
vs
Motorola TALKABOUT T82
Motorola · 2017TALKABOUT T82
3.9Score
2 advantages≈ £55
Higher score
8.5Range & power7.9

Why is TK-3701D better than TALKABOUT T82?

  1. Channels48 vs 163×
  2. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes · TALKABOUT T82: No

Why is TALKABOUT T82 better than TK-3701D?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)9 km vs 10 km+11%
  2. Weight282 g vs 197 g+43%
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 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight282 g197 g
Width540 mm57 mm
Height1,230 mm181 mm
Depth340 mm33 mm
Protection rating—IPX2
Water protection (IPx)—IPx2
ShockproofYes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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