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Why is MOTOTRBO R2 better than FTDX101D?
MOTOTRBO R2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is FTDX101D better than MOTOTRBO R2?
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
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 | — |
| Transmit power | 5 W | — |
| Channels | 64 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | — | 13.8 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 12,000 g |
| Width | — | 420 mm |
| Height | — | 322 mm |
| Depth | — | 130 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 |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-A, 8‑polige Mikrofonbuchse |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
