Why is HT649 better than M36PLUS?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
Why is M36PLUS better than HT649?
M36PLUS has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Marine VHF |
| Licence | — | Business licence |
| Frequency ranges | 156 - 163.275 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 1 W | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 7.6 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 277 g | — |
| Width | 60 mm | — |
| Height | 130 mm | — |
| Depth | 37 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Yellow | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |









