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Motorola MOTOTRBO R2 vs TALKPOD A361CB

What MOTOTRBO R2 does better (0) and where A361CB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Motorola MOTOTRBO R2
Motorola · 2025MOTOTRBO R2
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £340
vs
TALKPOD A361CB
TALKPOD · 2024A361CB
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ £240
Higher score
3.0Range & power2.7
4.7Ruggedness7.6

Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than A361CB?

MOTOTRBO R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A361CB better than MOTOTRBO R2?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
  2. Channels64 vs 80+25%
Specifications

Side by side

TALKPOD A361CBTALKPOD A361CB≈ £2405.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz—
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels6480
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Protection ratingIP55IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Radios in the base pack1—
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