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President Richard vs President Washington 100W

What Richard does better (1) and where Washington 100W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

President Richard
President · 2025Richard
1 advantage≈ £170
vs
President Washington 100W
President · 2026Washington 100W
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ £290
Higher score
7.2Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

RichardWashington 100W
170 × 16052170 × 25052
RichardWashington 100WDifference
Height160 mm250 mm−90 mm
Width170 mm170 mm=
Depth52 mm52 mm=
Weight1,100 g1,400 g−300 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Richard better than Washington 100W?

  1. Weight1,100 g vs 1,400 g+27%

Why is Washington 100W better than Richard?

  1. Transmit power50 W vs 100 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power50 W100 W
Channels—80
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—104
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,100 g1,400 g
Width170 mm170 mm
Height160 mm250 mm
Depth52 mm52 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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