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6.2Range & power5.4
5.7Ruggedness4.2
6.3Features6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
XT185freetalk com III
| XT185 | freetalk com III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47 mm | 60 mm | −13 mm |
| Width | 136 mm | 170 mm | −34 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 30 mm | −9 mm |
| Weight | 100 g | 170 g | −70 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is XT185 better than freetalk com III?
- Weight100 g vs 170 g+70%
Why is freetalk com III better than XT185?
- USB-C chargingNo · XT185: Yes
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) | 8 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 121 | 121 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,700 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 100 g | 170 g |
| Width | 136 mm | 170 mm |
| Height | 47 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm | 30 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | 9 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, micro USB | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 1 |
