Why is FP 00 better than A3?
FP 00 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is A3 better than FP 00?
- Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+56%
- USB-C chargingNo · FP 00: Yes
- Channels128 vs 9997.8×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz | 0.5 - 1160 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | — |
| Channels | 128 | 999 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 258 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,600 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 119 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 260 g | — |
| Width | 122 mm | — |
| Height | 63 mm | — |
| Depth | 36 mm | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | — | Green |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
