AdvertiseGB · GBP
tech21two-way radios, compared
  1. tech21
  2. Compare
  3. IC-F29SR2 vs CLR446

Icom IC-F29SR2 vs Motorola CLR446

What IC-F29SR2 does better (1) and where CLR446 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-F29SR2
Icom · 2025IC-F29SR2
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ £160
Higher score
vs
Motorola CLR446
Motorola · 2025CLR446
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ £160
6.2Range & power5.4
6.8Ruggedness2.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-F29SR2CLR446
52 × 18624107 × 5123
IC-F29SR2CLR446Difference
Height186 mm51 mm+135 mm
Width52 mm107 mm−55 mm
Depth24 mm23 mm+1 mm
Weight240 g126 g+114 g

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

Why is IC-F29SR2 better than CLR446?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx23.5×

Why is CLR446 better than IC-F29SR2?

  1. Weight240 g vs 126 g+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-F29SR2Icom IC-F29SR2≈ £1607.7
Motorola CLR446Motorola CLR446≈ £1603.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)8 km—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones106
Power & battery
Battery capacity1,570 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight240 g126 g
Width52 mm107 mm
Height186 mm51 mm
Depth24 mm23 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP52
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx2
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayNo displayNo display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Radios in the base pack11
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare