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2.2Features4.3
Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than Washington 100W?
MOTOTRBO R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Washington 100W better than MOTOTRBO R2?
- Transmit power5 W vs 100 W20×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
- Channels64 vs 80+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 100 W |
| Channels | 64 | 80 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 104 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | — | 12 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 1,400 g |
| Width | — | 170 mm |
| Height | — | 250 mm |
| Depth | — | 52 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
