vs
9.3Range & power9.6
4.3Features6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Washington 100WMA1
| Washington 100W | MA1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 250 mm | 43 mm | +207 mm |
| Width | 170 mm | 140 mm | +30 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 215 mm | −163 mm |
| Weight | 1,400 g | 1,100 g | +300 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Washington 100W better than MA1?
- Transmit power100 W vs 50 W2×
Why is MA1 better than Washington 100W?
- Channels80 vs 99912.5×
- Weight1,400 g vs 1,100 g+27%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz | 420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz |
| Transmit power | 100 W | 50 W |
| Channels | 80 | 999 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 104 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,400 g | 1,100 g |
| Width | 170 mm | 140 mm |
| Height | 250 mm | 43 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 215 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 4 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | USB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse | 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
