vs
2.9Range & power5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
TALKABOUT T42Freecomm 330
| TALKABOUT T42 | Freecomm 330 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 136 mm | 125 mm | +11 mm |
| Width | 48 mm | 55 mm | −7 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 26 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 79 g | 111 g | −32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TALKABOUT T42 better than Freecomm 330?
- Weight79 g vs 111 g+41%
Why is Freecomm 330 better than TALKABOUT T42?
Freecomm 330 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 | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Call tones | 1 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 79 g | 111 g |
| Width | 48 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 136 mm | 125 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 26 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Camouflage |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 2 |
