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5.9Range & power5.9
5.9Battery5.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
FM Walkie TalkieWalkie-Talkies
| FM Walkie Talkie | Walkie-Talkies | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 50 mm | = |
| Width | 130 mm | 130 mm | = |
| Depth | 30 mm | 30 mm | = |
| Weight | 65 g | 65 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is FM Walkie Talkie better than Walkie-Talkies?
FM Walkie Talkie has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Walkie-Talkies better than FM Walkie Talkie?
Walkie-Talkies 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 6 km | 6 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | 38 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Call tones | 10 | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 65 g | 65 g |
| Width | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Yellow | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 2 |
