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Icom IC-M330GE vs Midland Arctic

What IC-M330GE does better (0) and where Arctic wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Icom IC-M330GE
Icom · 2022IC-M330GE
0 advantages≈ £260
vs
Midland Arctic
MidlandArctic
5.2Score
1 advantage
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

IC-M330GEArctic
156 × 6611055 × 11537
IC-M330GEArcticDifference
Height66 mm115 mm−49 mm
Width156 mm55 mm+101 mm
Depth110 mm37 mm+73 mm
Weight730 g230 g+500 g

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

Why is IC-M330GE better than Arctic?

IC-M330GE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Arctic better than IC-M330GE?

  1. Weight730 g vs 230 g3.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Marine VHFMarine VHF
Frequency ranges156 - 163.425 MHz—
Transmit power25 W—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
Design & durability
Weight730 g230 g
Width156 mm55 mm
Height66 mm115 mm
Depth110 mm37 mm
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—10
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
GPSYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2 Pin Motorola
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