Dimensions
Size comparison
Marine 242PArctic
| Marine 242P | Arctic | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 119 mm | 115 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 63 mm | 55 mm | +8 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 37 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 136 g | 230 g | −94 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Marine 242P better than Arctic?
- Weight136 g vs 230 g+69%
Why is Arctic better than Marine 242P?
Arctic has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 156 - 162 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 3 W | — |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,600 mAh |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 136 g | 230 g |
| Width | 63 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 119 mm | 115 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 37 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5mm Klinke | 2 Pin Motorola |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
