Why is Float 2 better than GD-73E?
- USB-C chargingYes · GD-73E: No
- Channels16 vs 82×
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is GD-73E better than Float 2?
- Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 3,600 mAh3×
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 | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 10 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 38 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | automatic | — |
| Call tones | 20 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 250 g | — |
| Width | 128 mm | — |
| Height | 59 mm | — |
| Depth | 38 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Orange | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke, USB-C | micro USB |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 1 |
