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7.3Battery4.7
4.7Ruggedness3.8
6.8Features6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Walkie Talkie 2SFT-65E
| Walkie Talkie 2S | FT-65E | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 55 mm | 104 mm | −49 mm |
| Width | 170 mm | 52 mm | +118 mm |
| Depth | 23 mm | 31 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 260 g | −120 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Walkie Talkie 2S better than FT-65E?
- USB-C chargingYes · FT-65E: No
- Weight140 g vs 260 g+86%
- Battery capacity2,190 mAh vs 1,965 mAh+11%
Why is FT-65E better than Walkie Talkie 2S?
- Transmit power4 W vs 5 W+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 5 W |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,190 mAh | 1,965 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.8 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Standby time | 120 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 260 g |
| Width | 170 mm | 52 mm |
| Height | 55 mm | 104 mm |
| Depth | 23 mm | 31 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke, USB-C | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
