2.9Range & power4.2
Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than PMR 1208?
- Channels16 vs 82×
Why is PMR 1208 better than TALKABOUT T42?
- Maximum range (claimed)4 km vs 8 km2×
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 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | 8 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Call tones | 1 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 79 g | — |
| Width | 48 mm | — |
| Height | 136 mm | — |
| Depth | 27 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
