Frequency Range | Emergency services, industrial sites | Industry Standard: 136-174MHz (VHF) ▲ Our Base: 136-470MHz (VHF+UHF) ▲ Our Advanced: 3-30MHz (HF) + 136-470MHz | ▲ Base: Covers urban/rural (UHF) and maritime (VHF). ▲ Advanced: HF for long-distance (e.g., maritime/coastal). | Industry: Limited to VHF only. Advanced requires HF licensing. |
Durability/IP Rating | Construction, outdoor operations | Industry Standard: IP54 (dust/water resistant) ▲ Our Base: IP65 (water jets) ▲ Our Advanced: IP67 (immersion up to 1m) | ▲ Base: Withstands rain/splash. ▲ Advanced: Survives accidental submersion. | Base: Heavier than consumer models. Advanced: Higher cost. |
Communication Range | Urban/rural coordination, disaster zones | Industry Standard: 5km (line of sight) ▲ Our Base: 10-15km (urban/rural) ▲ Our Advanced: 20km+ (with repeaters) | ▲ Base: Reliable for most professional needs. ▲ Advanced: Extends coverage via repeaters. | Base: Urban obstacles reduce range. Advanced: Requires repeater infrastructure. |
CTCSS/DCS Encoding | Crowded channels (e.g., public events) | Industry Standard: No squelch ▲ Our Base: CTCSS (38 codes) ▲ Our Advanced: CTCSS + DCS (99 codes) | ▲ Base: Reduces noise on shared channels. ▲ Advanced: More codes for channel isolation. | Industry: Prone to interference. Advanced: Requires paired devices. |
Display & Controls | Low-light environments, field operations | Industry Standard: Small LCD (no backlight) ▲ Our Base: Large backlit LCD ▲ Our Advanced: Touchscreen + menu navigation | ▲ Base: Clear visibility in darkness. ▲ Advanced: Intuitive menu for quick settings. | Base: No touchscreen limits customization. Advanced: Higher power draw. |
Programming Features | Military, event coordination | Industry Standard: Manual frequency entry ▲ Our Base: Programmable channels via keypad ▲ Our Advanced: Software programming (PC/macOS) | ▲ Base: Pre-set channels for quick access. ▲ Advanced: Bulk programming without manual input. | Industry: Time-consuming setup. Advanced: Requires software installation. |