These general-purpose “business” walkie-talkies offer longer range and higher power outputs than PMR446 “licence-free” radios.
Amherst A66
The Amherst A66 is a compact and lightweight radio offering “licensed radio” performance at a price less than many lower-powered PMR446 radios.
It looks and feels like a proper professional radio – a simple, easy-to-use design with an on/off/volume control and channel selector knob.
Price: £39 + VAT each (discounts available down to £25 + VAT for bulk orders)
What’s included
Sold singly with a 1000mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack and mains charger.
✓ Pros
Remarkable value for the price. Includes extra features like voice scrambling and VOX (Voice Activated Transmit) not often found at this price level.
✗ Cons
Only 3 watts power output (not the most powerful). No “drop-in” desk charger cradle – but at this price, that’s not a big worry.
Verdict: The A66 offers amazing value for money – we love it!
Kirisun PT4200
The Kirisun PT4200 is a robust, professional-quality 4 watt walkie-talkie that has been a big seller for many years. It’s also the model we’ve relied upon as the backbone of our hire fleet – we have hundreds available for hire.
Price: £139 + VAT each (£129 + VAT when buying 5+)
What’s included
Sold singly with a long-life 1200mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack and “drop-in” desk charger unit.
✓ Pros
Professional, solid construction quality. Simple “drop-in” desk charger is easy to use.
✗ Cons
An older design, although this doesn’t detract from its basic functionality.
Note: The PT4200 is not currently available for sale. Consider the Kirisun PT568 instead, or the Quansheng TG330 which offers the same performance at around half the price.
Kirisun PT568
The Kirisun PT568 is a very robust, professional-quality 4 watt walkie-talkie and a best seller for many years.
IP65 rated for use in dusty and wet environments. Extra-loud speaker makes it ideal for noisy environments such as factories or outdoors.
Price: £159 + VAT each (£149 + VAT when buying 5+)
What’s included & accessories
Sold singly with a long-life 1500mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack and “drop-in” desk charger unit. Accessories available include compact six-slot bank chargers, and a wide variety of earpieces and headsets.
✓ Pros
Solid build quality and robustness. IP65 rated for challenging environments. Easy “drop-in” desk charger. Wide range of accessories available.
✗ Cons
Higher price point – although you do get the quality you pay for.
Verdict: A very robust walkie-talkie and a good choice for daily use, especially in challenging environments.
Quansheng TG330
The Quansheng TG330 offers very good clear reception and solid performance at a budget-friendly price.
Price: £69 + VAT each (£59 + VAT when buying 5+)
What’s included
Sold singly with a long-life 1500mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack and “drop-in” desk charger unit.
✓ Pros
Good quality and clear reception over a good range. Very affordable price point.
✗ Cons
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Verdict: The Quansheng TG330 offers remarkable value for money.