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Icom IC-F29SDR vs Icom IC-M94DE

What IC-F29SDR does better (1) and where IC-M94DE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-F29SDR
Icom · 2025IC-F29SDR
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ £240
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Icom IC-M94DE
Icom · 2022IC-M94DE
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ £340
9.6Battery9.1
6.5Ruggedness5.7

Why is IC-F29SDR better than IC-M94DE?

  1. Weight270 g vs 357 g+32%

Why is IC-M94DE better than IC-F29SDR?

  1. Transmit power0.5 W vs 6 W12×
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-F29SDRIcom IC-F29SDR≈ £2409.6
Icom IC-M94DEIcom IC-M94DE≈ £3408.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446, dPMR446Amateur VHF, Marine VHF
LicenceLicence-free—
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Frequency ranges446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz156 - 163.425 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W6 W
Channels48—
Maximum range (claimed)11 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,400 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight270 g357 g
Width52 mm609 mm
Height112 mm1,458 mm
Depth29 mm438 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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