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TIDRADIO HT Comparison

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Comparison of TIDRADIO HT's compliments of UniversityOfStuff.com/. If you have an owner's manual and can fill in the blanks or verify any of the information listed here, please do so. I have gathered this information from the few manuals I can find, and several websites that I feel I can trust. For more Amateur Radio (HAM) related content, go to UniversityOfStuff.com and check out my articles there.
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TD-H3 (Ham)TD-H3 PlusTD-H3 (GMRS)TIDRADIO TD-H8 (Ham)TIDRADIO TD-8 (GMRS)
Last updateAug. 11th 2025 4:49:14 PMAug. 11th 2025 4:49:17 PMAug. 11th 2025 4:49:19 PMAug. 11th 2025 4:49:07 PMAug. 11th 2025 4:49:03 PM
Generation3rd Gen3rd Gen
Product details
RX FreqsFM: 50-108 MHz, 136-600 MHz, AM: 108-136 MHz (Airband)FM: 50-108 MHz, 136-600 MHz, AM: 108-136 MHz (Airband)FM: 50-108 MHz, 136-600 MHz, AM: 108-136 MHz (Airband)FM: 50-108 MHz, 136-600 MHz, AM: 108-136 MHz (Airband)FM: 50-108 MHz, 136-600 MHz, AM: 108-136 MHz (Airband)
TX Freqs144-148 MHz, 420- 450 MHz (Ham bands)144-148 MHz, 420- 450 MHz (Ham bands)462.56250 - 467.71250 MHz (GMRS band)144-148 MHz, 420- 450 MHz (Ham bands)462.56250 - 467.71250 MHz (GMRS band)
TX Power5W5W5W10W10W
TX Power Levels1W, 5W1W, 5WDepends on channel1W, 5W, 10W1W, 5W, 10W
Bands
Airband (RX)YesYesYesYesYes
Ham Bands2m/70cm2m/70cm2m/70cm
FRS RX/TXSee notesSee notesRX/TXSee notesRX/TX
GMRS RX/TXSee notesSee notesRX/TXSee notesSee notes
MURS RX/TXSee notesSee notesSee notesSee notesSee notes
CAP RX/TXSee notesSee notesSee notesSee notesSee notes
NotesAll TD-H3 radios can be set for 1 of 3 different modes: Ham, GMRS, or Normal. Ham only TX on 2m/70cm, GMRS only TX on FRS/GMRS channels, and Normal can TX/RX on all possible frequencies. This can be set with a special power-on sequence.Same as TD-H3, but with the following updates: Upgraded firmware, 240 MHz processor vs. 30 MHz on standard TD-H3, 128 MB memory vs. 1 MB on standard, Bluetooth 5.1, BR, EDR, and BLE 4.2 on Plus model vs. BLE 4.2 only on standard. TD-H3 Plus also has Global Intercom via App.All TD-H3 radios can be set for 1 of 3 different modes: Ham, GMRS, or Normal. Ham only TX on 2m/70cm, GMRS only TX on FRS/GMRS channels, and Normal can TX/RX on all possible frequencies. This can be set with a special power-on sequence.All TD-H8 radios can be set for 1 of 3 different modes: Ham, GMRS, or Normal. Ham only TX on 2m/70cm, GMRS only TX on FRS/GMRS channels, and Normal can TX/RX on all possible frequencies. This can be set with a special power-on sequence.All TD-H8 radios can be set for 1 of 3 different modes: Ham, GMRS, or Normal. Ham only TX on 2m/70cm, GMRS only TX on FRS/GMRS channels, and Normal can TX/RX on all possible frequencies. This can be set with a special power-on sequence.
Features
Antenna Type2m/70cm (airband antenna optional depending on package)2m/70cm (airband antenna optional depending on package)GMRS only
Antenna Connection (radio)SMA FemaleSMA FemaleSMA FemaleSMA FemaleSMA Female
APRSNONENONENONENONENONE
Battery mAh2,5002,5002,5002,5002,500
BluetoothYesYesYesYesYes
Channels (memory)199199199 total. 1-22 are standard FRS/GMRS freqs pre-programmed, 23-30 are repeater channels, 31-54 any GMRS freqs, and 55-199 are RX only.199199 total. 1-22 are standard FRS/GMRS freqs pre-programmed, 23-30 are repeater channels, 31-54 any GMRS freqs, and 55-199 are RX only.
Charger StyleDrop-In Charger, USB-CDrop-In Charger, USB-CDrop-In Charger, USB-CDrop-In Charger, USB-CDrop-In Charger, USB-C
Chirp Compatible (Listed)YesYesYesYesYes
CTCSS / DCSCTCSS / DCSCTCSS / DCSCTCSS / DCSCTCSS / DCSCTCSS / DCS
Digital ContactsNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
DMRNoNoNoNoNo
Dual ReceiveYesYesNoYes
EncryptionYesYesYesYesYes
FlashlightYesYesYesYesYes
GPSNoNoNoNoNo
NOAAYesYesYesYesYes
Programmable Keys1 Side key1 Side Key1 Side key
Programming PortKenwood Style Port and USB-CKenwood Style Port and USB-CKenwood Style Port and USB-CKenwood Style Port and USB-CKenwood Style Port and USB-C
PTT StyleDual (1 A freq/1 B freq)Dual (1 A freq/1 B freq)Dual (1 A freq/1 B freq)SingleSingle
Speaker Watts1W1W1W1W1W
VOXYesYesYesYesYes
Other featuresOne key freq match, wireless replication, Custom firmware available.One key freq match, wireless replication, Custom firmware available.One key freq match, wireless replication, Custom firmware available.One key freq match, wireless replication, Custom firmware available.
Physical
Display Size1.44 inch1.44 inch1.44 inch1.44 inch1.44 inch
Display typeTFF ColorTFT ColorTFF ColorTFT ColorTFT Color
IP RatingNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
Size (H, W, D)112 x 53 x 32 mm112 x 53 x 32 mm112 x 53 x 32 mm127 x 61 x 38 mm127 x 61 x 38 mm
Weight218g218g218g300g300g
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Price (last available)$ 29.99$ 35.99$ 29.99$ 59.99$ 59.99
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Comparison of TIDRADIO HT's. If you have an owner's manual and can fill in the blanks or verify any of the information listed here, please do so. I have gathered this information from the few manuals I can find, and several websites that I feel I can trust.
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