Technical Specifications

This page gives you the nitpicky details you might be interested in. Learn which HTs have the bells & whistles you'll never use, but can never live without.

HT Feature Matrix

While shopping for a HT, I made a spreadsheet in MS-Excel that listed many models and features, sort of a matrix where at a glance I could see which radios had certain features. I'm still working on the matrix (and replacing lots of info that was lost due to system crash), but I'll make it available to you here.

Note: This feature matrix is a "best effort" project, so I make no claim as to its accuracy. "Specs can change without notice" (as even the manufacturers make clear on their product literature), so it's up to you to make sure you're getting what you think you're getting. The matrix is intended as a quick-reference tool, not as a comprehensive list of features or specifications. Radios will be added weekly, until the matrix is comfortably complete.

Download Mike's feature matrix in MS-Excel 4.0 format (6k ZIP file).

Links to Manufacturer's Technical Specification Pages

(It's up to them to keep the info up-to-date and accurate.)

Alinco (pronounced "u-LINK'-ko")

DJ-190T
DJ-191T
DJ-G5T
DJ-G1T
DJ-S41

ICOM

IC-T21A
IC-T22A & IC-T42A
IC-2GXA
IC-T7A
IC-W32A
IC-Delta1A

Kenwood

(some have only general info)

TH-79A
TH-235A
TH-28A & TH-48A
TH-22AT & TH-42AT

Premier

AT-201
AT-401
AT-601

Radio Shack

Standard

(has only general info)

C108A
C156A
C158A
C168A & C1468A
C178A
C188A
C288A
C228A
C508A
C528A
C558A
C628A
C568A

Yaesu (pronounced "YAY'-soo")

(some have only general info)

FT-10R & FT-40R
FT-11R & FT-41R
FT-23
FT-50R
FT-51R