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Motorola MOTOTRBO R2 vs Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver

What MOTOTRBO R2 does better (0) and where G90 HF Transceiver wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Motorola MOTOTRBO R2
Motorola · 2025MOTOTRBO R2
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £340
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Xiegu G90 HF Transceiver
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
2 advantages≈ £380

Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than G90 HF Transceiver?

MOTOTRBO R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is G90 HF Transceiver better than MOTOTRBO R2?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 20 W4×
  2. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz0.5 - 30 MHz
Transmit power5 W20 W
Channels64—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight—1,630 g
Width—120 mm
Height—45 mm
Depth—210 mm
Protection ratingIP55—
Water protection (IPx)IPx5—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)Yes—
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack1—
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