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6.9Range & power5.4
2.7Battery9.2
7.8Ruggedness7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
freecomm 850HD-1
| freecomm 850 | HD-1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 135 mm | 29 mm | +106 mm |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm | = |
| Depth | 37 mm | 180 mm | −143 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | −5 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is freecomm 850 better than HD-1?
- Weight205 g vs 210 g+2%
Why is HD-1 better than freecomm 850?
- Battery capacity950 mAh vs 2,400 mAh2.5×
- USB-C chargingNo · freecomm 850: Yes
- Channels8 vs 162×
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 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Call tones | 5 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 950 mAh | 2,400 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 | 205 g | 210 g |
| Width | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 135 mm | 29 mm |
| Depth | 37 mm | 180 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Orange | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 5 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
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