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Dimensions
Size comparison
Washington 100WVB70
| Washington 100W | VB70 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 250 mm | 188 mm | +62 mm |
| Width | 170 mm | 142 mm | +28 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 41 mm | +11 mm |
| Weight | 1,400 g | 998 g | +402 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Washington 100W better than VB70?
- Transmit power100 W vs 50 W2×
Why is VB70 better than Washington 100W?
- Channels80 vs 7589.5×
- Weight1,400 g vs 998 g+40%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz | 144–148 MHz, 108–136 MHz |
| Transmit power | 100 W | 50 W |
| Channels | 80 | 758 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 104 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,400 g | 998 g |
| Width | 170 mm | 142 mm |
| Height | 250 mm | 188 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 41 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Colour display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse | — |
