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.
Lien | TD-H3 (Ham) | TD-H3 Plus | TD-H3 (GMRS) | TIDRADIO TD-H8 (Ham) | TIDRADIO TD-8 (GMRS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mise à jour | 11 aoû. 2025 16:49:14 | 11 aoû. 2025 16:49:17 | 11 aoû. 2025 16:49:19 | 11 aoû. 2025 16:49:07 | 11 aoû. 2025 16:49:03 |
| Generation | 3rd Gen | 3rd Gen | |||
| Caractéristiques | |||||
| RX Freqs | 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) | FM: 50-108 MHz, 136-600 MHz, AM: 108-136 MHz (Airband) |
| TX Freqs | 144-148 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 Power | 5W | 5W | 5W | 10W | 10W |
| TX Power Levels | 1W, 5W | 1W, 5W | Depends on channel | 1W, 5W, 10W | 1W, 5W, 10W |
| Bands | |||||
| Airband (RX) | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| Ham Bands | 2m/70cm | 2m/70cm | 2m/70cm | ||
| FRS RX/TX | See notes | See notes | RX/TX | See notes | RX/TX |
| GMRS RX/TX | See notes | See notes | RX/TX | See notes | See notes |
| MURS RX/TX | See notes | See notes | See notes | See notes | See notes |
| CAP RX/TX | See notes | See notes | See notes | See notes | See notes |
| Notes | 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. | 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. |
| Contenu | |||||
| Antenna Type | 2m/70cm (airband antenna optional depending on package) | 2m/70cm (airband antenna optional depending on package) | GMRS only | ||
| Antenna Connection (radio) | SMA Female | SMA Female | SMA Female | SMA Female | SMA Female |
| APRS | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE |
| Battery mAh | 2 500 | 2 500 | 2 500 | 2 500 | 2 500 |
| Bluetooth | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| Channels (memory) | 199 | 199 | 199 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. | 199 | 199 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 Style | Charging Base, USB-C | Charging Base, USB-C | Charging Base, USB-C | Charging Base, USB-C | Charging Base, USB-C |
| Chirp Compatible (Listed) | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| CTCSS / DCS | CTCSS / DCS | CTCSS / DCS | CTCSS / DCS | CTCSS / DCS | CTCSS / DCS |
| Digital Contacts | None | None | None | None | None |
| DMR | Non | Non | Non | Non | Non |
| Dual Receive | Oui | Oui | Non | Oui | |
| Encryption | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| Flashlight | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| GPS | Non | Non | Non | Non | Non |
| NOAA | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| Programmable Keys | 1 Side key | 1 Side Key | 1 Side key | ||
| Programming Port | Kenwood Style Port and USB-C | Kenwood Style Port and USB-C | Kenwood Style Port and USB-C | Kenwood Style Port and USB-C | Kenwood Style Port and USB-C |
| PTT Style | Dual (1 A freq/1 B freq) | Dual (1 A freq/1 B freq) | Dual (1 A freq/1 B freq) | Single | Single |
| Speaker Watts | 1W | 1W | 1W | 1W | 1W |
| VOX | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui |
| Other features | 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. | One key freq match, wireless replication, Custom firmware available. | |
| Physical | |||||
| Display Size | 1.44 inch | 1.44 inch | 1.44 inch | 1.44 inch | 1.44 inch |
| Type d'écran | TFF Color | TFT Color | TFF Color | TFT Color | TFT Color |
| IP Rating | None | None | None | None | None |
| Size (H, W, D) | 112 x 53 x 32 mm | 112 x 53 x 32 mm | 112 x 53 x 32 mm | 127 x 61 x 38 mm | 127 x 61 x 38 mm |
| Weight | 218g | 218g | 218g | 300g | 300g |
| Site web | tidradio.com/... | tidradio.com/... | tidradio.com/... | tidradio.com/... | tidradio.com/... |
| Price (last available) | 29,99 $ | 35,99 $ | 29,99 $ | 59,99 $ | 59,99 $ |
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