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Icom IC-A16E vs Radioddity QT80

What IC-A16E does better (1) and where QT80 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
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Radioddity QT80
Radioddity · 2025QT80
1 advantage≈ £260
7.2Features4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-A16EQT80
52 × 11234252 × 15848
IC-A16EQT80Difference
Height112 mm158 mm−46 mm
Width52 mm252 mm−200 mm
Depth34 mm48 mm−14 mm
Weight257 g1,270 g−1,013 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is IC-A16E better than QT80?

  1. Weight257 g vs 1,270 g4.9×

Why is QT80 better than IC-A16E?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 80 W13.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power6 W80 W
Channels200—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight257 g1,270 g
Width52 mm252 mm
Height112 mm158 mm
Depth34 mm48 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB
BluetoothYes—
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