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Motorola MOTOTRBO R2 vs TALKPOD A361CB PLUS

What MOTOTRBO R2 does better (0) and where A361CB PLUS wins (3) — every spec side by side.

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

Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than A361CB PLUS?

MOTOTRBO R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A361CB PLUS better than MOTOTRBO R2?

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

Side by side

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 displayColour 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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