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Entel HT649 vs TALKPOD M36PLUS

What HT649 does better (1) and where M36PLUS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Entel HT649
Entel · 2026HT649
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ £430
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TALKPOD M36PLUS
TALKPOD · 2024M36PLUS
0 advantages≈ £240
8.4Ruggedness2.2

Why is HT649 better than M36PLUS?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is M36PLUS better than HT649?

M36PLUS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Entel HT649Entel HT649≈ £4308.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Licence—Business licence
Frequency ranges156 - 163.275 MHz—
Transmit power1 W—
Power & battery
Battery voltage7.6 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight277 g—
Width60 mm—
Height130 mm—
Depth37 mm—
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursYellow—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
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