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Icom IC-F29SR2 vs Kenwood TK-3701D

What IC-F29SR2 does better (1) and where TK-3701D wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-F29SR2
Icom · 2025IC-F29SR2
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ £160
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Kenwood TK-3701D
Kenwood · 2025TK-3701D
3 advantages≈ £160
6.2Range & power8.5

Why is IC-F29SR2 better than TK-3701D?

  1. Weight240 g vs 282 g+18%

Why is TK-3701D better than IC-F29SR2?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 9 km+12%
  2. Channels16 vs 483×
  3. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · IC-F29SR2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-F29SR2Icom IC-F29SR2≈ £1607.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1648
Maximum range (claimed)8 km9 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,570 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight240 g282 g
Width52 mm540 mm
Height186 mm1,230 mm
Depth24 mm340 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
Shockproof—Yes
DisplayNo display—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
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