Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than R8?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is R8 better than TALKABOUT T42?
R8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Call tones | 1 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, 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 | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
