Why is PMR 1208 better than R8?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is R8 better than PMR 1208?
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 | 8 | — |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 8 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
