Talkpod A36plus MAX VS other 10watts, Chinese Handheld Faceoff!

TDH8 (10 watts)
Talkpod A36plus MAX (8 watts)
TDH3 (5 watts)

The video aimed to see if there's a noticeable difference in range based on wattage alone. Here's a summary of the experiment:

The test was conducted in an open field with minimal obstructions.
Mike drove towards a repeater station while calling on each radio at specific intervals.
He noted the distance at which he received confirmation from the repeater, indicating successful transmission.
Results:

TDH8 (10 watts): Reached the repeater at 13.3 miles.
Talkkpod (8 watts): Reached the repeater at 11.4 miles (2 miles less than 10 watts).
TDH3 (5 watts): Surprisingly, reached the repeater at 12.5 miles (outperforming both higher wattage radios).
Unexpected Outcome:

The 5-watt TDH3 radio had the best range, even surpassing the 10-watt TDH8. Mike speculates that the TDH3 might have better transmitter components, resulting in a cleaner and stronger signal despite lower wattage.

Future Video:
Mike plans to release another video focusing on Chinese radios and his experience with them, including his theory on why the TDH3 performed better.

Disclaimer:
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