Why is IC-A16E better than D40?
IC-A16E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is D40 better than IC-A16E?
D40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 118 - 136.992 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 6 W | — |
| Channels | 200 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,400 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 257 g | — |
| Width | 52 mm | — |
| Height | 112 mm | — |
| Depth | 34 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
