Dimensions
Size comparison
Float 2TK-3501E
| Float 2 | TK-3501E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 59 mm | 117 mm | −58 mm |
| Width | 128 mm | 54 mm | +74 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 26 mm | +12 mm |
| Weight | 250 g | 210 g | +40 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Float 2 better than TK-3501E?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- USB-C chargingYes · TK-3501E: No
- Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 9 km+11%
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is TK-3501E better than Float 2?
- Weight250 g vs 210 g+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | 9 km |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Call tones | 20 | 10 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | — | 7.5 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 250 g | 210 g |
| Width | 128 mm | 54 mm |
| Height | 59 mm | 117 mm |
| Depth | 38 mm | 26 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | Orange | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
