9.3Range & power2.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
G5 ProTALKABOUT T42
| G5 Pro | TALKABOUT T42 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 115 mm | 136 mm | −21 mm |
| Width | 55 mm | 48 mm | +7 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 27 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 97 g | 79 g | +18 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G5 Pro better than TALKABOUT T42?
- Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 4 km2.5×
- Channels85 vs 165.3×
Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than G5 Pro?
- Weight97 g vs 79 g+23%
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446, LPD | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446.00625–446.19375 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 85 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | 4 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 121 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Call tones | — | 1 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 97 g | 79 g |
| Width | 55 mm | 48 mm |
| Height | 115 mm | 136 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 27 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX2 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx2 | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 6 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Weather channels / alerts | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
