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Documented model specifications
FeatureIcom IC-F29SDR ↗RemoveUniden Bearcat SDS100EDNP ↗Remove
Model
PurposePMR446 handheld with analog FM, digital dPMR446 and an LCD display.European True I/Q handheld scanner with a colour display and configurable scanning and memory functions.
Frequency ranges

Radio standard
dPMR446 / PMR446

Frequency ranges, extended firmware
25–520 / 758–960 / 1240–1300 MHz; distributor specifies firmware 1.22 onward

Modes

Radio standard
dPMR446 / PMR446

Analog modes
AM, FM, NFM, WFM, FMB

Digital options, EDNP package
DMRDigital Mobile Radio is a family of digital radio standards. Amateur radio commonly uses DMR Tier II; channel configuration includes frequency, colour code, time slot and call destination.Example & full explanation →, NXDN, ProVoice, dPMR

Transmit power

RF output
500 mW ERP

Not documented — see detail page.
ConnectionsNot documented — see detail page.

Antenna
SMA; documented package includes an SMA/BNC adapter

Power supplyNot documented — see detail page.

Battery
BT-955, 3.7 V, 5400 mAh / 19.8 Wh

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions, W × H × D
52.2 × 111.8 × 29.4 mm with BP-280

Weight
Approx. 270 g with BP-280 and MB-133

Not documented — see detail page.
Protection and operating conditions

Ingress protection
IP67 / IP55 / IP54

Operating temperature
−25 to +55 °C

Ingress protection
IPX4

Highlights
  • 32 digital and 16 analog channels; up to 16 favourites.
  • 254 Common IDs for digital group communication.
  • Scan all channels or a selected zone.
  • CTCSS/DTCS and Smart Ring in analog mode.
  • Close Call automatically finds nearby strong radio signals.
  • TrunkTracker, priority scanning and conventional channel operation.
  • Quick Keys, favourites lists, service types and temporary or permanent channel avoidance.
  • Audio recording and Replay of recent transmissions.
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The firmware and activation keys on this individual unit have not been read out. Waterfall display is a separately paid upgrade, not a guaranteed part of EDNP. The manual’s HomePatrol database and ZIP-code functions apply to North America.

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How to interpret the differences

BandwidthBandwidth is the width of a frequency range. A receiver filter limits the analysed range; the signal’s occupied bandwidth is a separate quantity.Example & full explanation →SDRIn a Software Defined Radio, software performs key signal-processing tasks such as filtering and demodulation. The analogue front end and converter still determine which signals can be processed.Example & full explanation →DMRDigital Mobile Radio is a family of digital radio standards. Amateur radio commonly uses DMR Tier II; channel configuration includes frequency, colour code, time slot and call destination.Example & full explanation →SimplexIn typical simplex voice operation, stations take turns transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one station can speak intelligibly at a time.Example & full explanation →RepeaterA repeater receives signals and retransmits them. Many voice repeaters use different input and output frequencies; other stations are heard on the repeater output.Example & full explanation →

A wideband receiver and a handheld transceiver serve different purposes. A wider receive range does not automatically mean better sensitivity. Sensitivity depends on mode, measurement bandwidth and criterion, so this comparison does not create an overall ranking.

First check your required mode, then suitable antenna and accessory connections, and finally the power supply. A device’s transmit capability does not establish your personal permission to transmit.

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