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Luiton LT-198 vs President Jimmy III

What LT-198 does better (1) and where Jimmy III wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
President Jimmy III
President · 2025Jimmy III
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £45
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-198Jimmy III
104 × 25108115 × 13045
LT-198Jimmy IIIDifference
Height25 mm130 mm−105 mm
Width104 mm115 mm−11 mm
Depth108 mm45 mm+63 mm
Weight416 g560 g−144 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LT-198 better than Jimmy III?

  1. Weight416 g vs 560 g+35%

Why is Jimmy III better than LT-198?

Jimmy III has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g560 g
Width104 mm115 mm
Height25 mm130 mm
Depth108 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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