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7.3Range & power5.4
8.7Battery9.3
Why is RT-493 better than Freecomm 330?
- Transmit power10 W vs 0.5 W20×
- Channels199 vs 1612.4×
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+4%
Why is Freecomm 330 better than RT-493?
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | UHF | PMR446 |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | No |
| Frequency ranges | 400–470 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 10 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 16 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | — | automatic |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | — | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 111 g |
| Width | — | 55 mm |
| Height | — | 125 mm |
| Depth | — | 26 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Display | Monochrome display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Camouflage |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | — | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 2 |
