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9.8Range & power8.9
9.8Battery5.9
5.0Ruggedness4.4
Why is GD-73A/E better than freetalk eco_digi?
- Battery capacity3,600 mAh vs 1,650 mAh2.2×
- Transmit power2 W vs 1 W2×
- Channels1,024 vs 6170.7×
- Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes · freetalk eco_digi: No
- DisplayMonochrome display vs No display
- Weight148 g vs 169 g+14%
Why is freetalk eco_digi better than GD-73A/E?
freetalk eco_digi has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | Freenet |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | No |
| Frequency ranges | 406.1–470 MHz | 149 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 1 W |
| Channels | 1,024 | 6 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 155 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,600 mAh | 1,650 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 169 g |
| Width | — | 120 mm |
| Height | — | 54 mm |
| Depth | — | 35 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Display | Monochrome display | No display |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
