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PNI PMR R40 vs TechSide TS-T3 Go

What PMR R40 does better (1) and where TS-T3 Go wins (2) — every spec side by side.

PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ £25
vs
TechSide TS-T3 Go
TechSide · 2026TS-T3 Go
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ £35
Higher score
7.9Range & power7.9
3.6Battery8.1
3.3Features5.5

Why is PMR R40 better than TS-T3 Go?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154 vs 121+27%

Why is TS-T3 Go better than PMR R40?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · PMR R40: Yes
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)10 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic—
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.7 V3.7 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight140 g—
Width170 mm—
Height55 mm—
Depth30 mm—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursCamouflageBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C, 2,5mm Klinke
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