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Midland G5 Pro vs Olympia PMR 1208

What G5 Pro does better (3) and where PMR 1208 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland G5 Pro
MidlandG5 Pro
5.3Score
3 advantages
Higher score
vs
Olympia PMR 1208
Olympia · 2017PMR 1208
1 advantage≈ £20
9.3Range & power4.2

Why is G5 Pro better than PMR 1208?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 8 km+25%
  2. Channels85 vs 810.6×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121 vs 383.2×

Why is PMR 1208 better than G5 Pro?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, LPDPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446.00625–446.19375 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels858
Maximum range (claimed)10 km8 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)12138
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteriesAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
Design & durability
Weight97 g—
Width55 mm—
Height115 mm—
Depth30 mm—
Protection ratingIPX2—
Water protection (IPx)IPx2—
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels6—
Channel scanYesYes
Weather channels / alertsYes—
Key lockYes—
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