vs
2.9Range & power7.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
TALKABOUT T42TALKABOUT T82
| TALKABOUT T42 | TALKABOUT T82 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 136 mm | 181 mm | −45 mm |
| Width | 48 mm | 57 mm | −9 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 33 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 79 g | 197 g | −118 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than TALKABOUT T82?
- Weight79 g vs 197 g2.5×
Why is TALKABOUT T82 better than TALKABOUT T42?
- Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 10 km2.5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | 10 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Call tones | 1 | 20 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 800 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 79 g | 197 g |
| Width | 48 mm | 57 mm |
| Height | 136 mm | 181 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 33 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX2 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx2 |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 2 |
