| Range
Criteria: Flat land sending and
receiving, suburb setting. |
| Clear |
0.6 |
| Faint/Static yet usable |
0.7 |
| Signals lost |
0.8 |
|
| Clarity |
Reception clarity is clear yet
sounds somewhat muffled. Like you're talking in a box. |
| Features |
No annoying "roger"
beep. Volume is sufficient with good volume range. Has 5
call tones. |
| Ergonomics
Ease of use, and general feel |
Plastic side transmission button
has a bit more difficult press feel, like you are forcing the button
down. Radio feels very comfortable
in your hand. Built in antenna/belt clip may look different than
most models, but is very convenient. Belt clip on top easily snaps
onto belt loops. |
| Quality |
Radio case is solid and of
high quality materials. Radio has medium
weight. No exterior antenna to poke into your side. |
| Overall Impressions |
Belt clip is indispensable.
Talk button harder to push than others. Volume range is small, and
lacks louder settings. Less than stellar transmission
distance. |
| Rating (1 worst, 10 best) |
6 |
