Why is FR300OE better than XT420?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
- Maximum range (claimed)10 km vs 9 km+11%
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is XT420 better than FR300OE?
XT420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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) | — | 257 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Call tones | — | 3 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 658 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP55 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx5 |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Shockproof | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | Orange | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 3 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | micro USB, 2,5mm Klinke | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | — |
