2-Way Radio Comparison Chart


Radio Model	Black Box	Black Box Plus	Bantam	Black Box Mobile	Motorola FRS	Midland FRS
Channels	16	16	16	100	22	22
Power Output	4 watt	5 watt	5 watt/2 watt	60 watt	.5 watt	.5 watt
Priority Scan	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	No	No
Frequency Band	UHF 450-470MHz VHF 150MHz-174MHz	UHF 430-470MHz VHF 136MHz-174MHz	UHF 400-470MHz VHF 136MHz-174MHz	UHF 400-470MHz VHF 136MHz-174MHz	FRS Band Only	FRS Band Only
Repeater Capable	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	No	No
Battery Type	NI-MH	Li-Ion	Li-Ion	N/A	AA + Supplied Rechargeable	AAA + Supplied Rechargeable
Low Battery Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (hrs)	6	8	8	N/A	5	5
Weight (with antenna and battery)	9.6 oz	8.2 oz	6.9 oz	2.6 lb	4.7 oz	4 oz
Dimensions (WxHxD inches)	2.2 x 4.4 x 1.5	2.16 x 4.37 x 1.26	2.3 x 3.7 x 1.3	5.7 x 1.9 x 7.5	2.4 x 7.8 x 1.3	2.3 x 6 x 1.8
Operating Voltage	6v	7.4v	7.5v	N/A	3.6v	3.6v
Channel Spacing / Narrow Band Compliant	25kHz / 12.5kHz	25kHz / 12.5kHz	25kHz / 12.5kHz	5,6.25,8.33,... 50kHz	No	No
Voice Encryption	No	No	Yes	N/A	No	No
Voice Enunciation	No	Yes	Yes	N/A	No	no
IP54 Water Resistant	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Range	~4 miles	~4 miles	~4 miles	~20 miles	~.5 miles	~.5 miles
Computer Programmable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Carry Case Option	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	No	No
Chasis Construction	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Plastic	Plastic
Warranty	1 year	2 years	2 years	2 years	Manufacturer	Manufacturer
Headset Compatible	M1	M1	B1	No	M6	M6
MSRP	~~$249~~	~~$239~~	~~$209~~	~~$309~~	~~$79.99~~	~~$49.99~~
Our Price	$169 Buy Now	$191 Buy Now	$188 Buy Now	$279 Buy Now	$49-$59 Buy Now	$42 Buy Now

*All Black Box & Bantam radios include antenna, belt clip, battery pack and single charger