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Icom IC-A16E vs TALKPOD A361CB PLUS

What IC-A16E does better (2) and where A361CB PLUS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ £290
vs
TALKPOD A361CB PLUS
TALKPOD · 2024A361CB PLUS
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ £240
Higher score
6.2Range & power2.7
3.9Ruggedness7.6

Why is IC-A16E better than A361CB PLUS?

  1. Transmit power6 W vs 5 W+20%
  2. Channels200 vs 802.5×

Why is A361CB PLUS better than IC-A16E?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHFVHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges118 - 136.992 MHz—
Transmit power6 W5 W
Channels20080
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight257 g—
Width52 mm—
Height112 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Protection ratingIP54IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinke—
BluetoothYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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