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Kenwood TK-3701D vs TALKPOD F40

What TK-3701D does better (0) and where F40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
0 advantages≈ £160
vs
TALKPOD F40
TALKPOD · 2024F40
8.6Score
2 advantages
Higher score
8.4Range & power9.7

Why is TK-3701D better than F40?

TK-3701D has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is F40 better than TK-3701D?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 2 W4×
  2. Channels48 vs 4469.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, dPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Frequency ranges446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz—
Transmit power0.5 W2 W
Channels48446
Maximum range (claimed)9 km—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight282 g—
Width540 mm—
Height1,230 mm—
Depth340 mm—
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
ShockproofYes—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
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