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9.8Range & power8.8
5.0Ruggedness3.4
Why is GD-73A/E better than Freetalk Digi 8?
- Transmit power2 W vs 0.5 W4×
- Channels1,024 vs 4622.2×
Why is Freetalk Digi 8 better than GD-73A/E?
Freetalk Digi 8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446, DMR |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 406.1–470 MHz | 446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 1,024 | 462 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,600 mAh | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 148 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Display | Monochrome display | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
