If you need an analog 
base station.......

you've found the place where you can select the base station that is just right for your individual needs.  We offer five primary models, one of which should be best suited for meeting your specific needs.  If you are interested in base stations with both analog and digital capability click here.  Otherwise, let's go straight to the comparison chart and our selection for the best model in each category.

 

Analog Base station Comparison Chart

Equipment 
Type

 On-Site and Local Area Base Station 25 Watt Table Top Base Station 50/45 Watt Table Top Station Cross band VHF UHF Base Station  Analog/Digital Base Station


 

 

   

 

       

  

Product type/Features          
Manufacturer Ritron Motorola ICOM ICOM

ICOM
Model Patriot Base CM200 Base FR3000/4000  X-Band 50

1721/2721
Primary benefit Low cost, small size. Made in the USA Motorola reputation. Accelerated Life Test Can be converted to repeater Provides both VHF and UHF capability Upgradeable to digital
Additional notes (See below) See Notes 1& 2 below See Notes 4 ,7 & 8 See Notes 4, 7, & 8  Notes 5, 6, & 7

See Notes 4, 7
Origin USA Malaysia Japan Japan Japan
VHF Frequency Range  150-162 MHz   148-174 MHz 136-174 MHz 136-174 MHz 136-174 MHz
UHF Frequency Range 450-470 MHz 450-480 MHz 400-470 MHz 400-470 MHz 400-470 MHz
Channel capacity 10 4 32 128 VHF & UHF 256
PC Programmable Yes Yes  Yes Yes Yes
System Type Conventional Conventional Conventional Conventional Conventional
Dual Mode 12.5 or 25 KHz Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CTCSS, DCS  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
VoIP Compatible See Note 2 below No No No Upgradeable
Analog/Digital compatible  No No No No Yes
2-tone paging decode/encode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
P25 narrow band Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LTR upgradeable (See Note 3) Yes Yes Yes No Not applicable
Built in Station ID Optional No Yes No No
Built in battery back up No  (See Notes 4 & 6) No (See note 4,6)  Yes (See note 6) Yes (See note 6) No (See notes 4,6)
Specifications (See Note 8) Patriot Station CM200 Base FR3000/4000 X-Band 50 1721/2721
Power output 2W VHF, 3W UHF  10-25 watts 10-50 watts 10-50/45 watts 10-50 watts
Standard warranty 1 year 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Detailed Pricing Information Patriot Station CM200 Base FR3000/4000 X-Band 50 1721/2721
Regular Price, VHF $345 $845 $2,500 $1,823  $1.075
Our Price, VHF $299 $620 $1,849 $1,495  $895
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UHF adds  Same price $50  $50 Standard Same Price 
Add 19" wide rack (30" high) Not applicable Not applicable $120 $120 Not applicable
Add 30" high enclosed cabinet Not applicable Not applicable $500 $500  Not applicable
Add palm type microphone $19 Included Included Included Included
Add desk microphone  Not available $120 $149 $149 $149
Station ID (CWID) option $150 Not available Included Not available Not available
PC programming kit $125 $403 $133 $133 $160
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Notes:

1) VHF models have built in NOAA weather alert receiver

2) A VoIP version known as RadioNexus is optionally available.  Call us at 1.800.489.2611 for additional information.   

3) For additional information on LTR Trunking, click here.   

4) Any standard PC type UPS device, available at Office Depot or Staples, provides excellent battery backup for less than $50. 

5) Requires both VHF and UHF antenna with associated cable systems..  

6) Back up battery not included.  Any automotive type battery can be used.  Typical cost at AutoZone or other auto parts retailers will be less than $50.  Cost will vary depending on the capacity of the battery - the more capacity, the longer operating time available.

7) Price does not include antenna, lightning protection, or cable system.

8) Click on Product Model number for detailed specifications

9) For information on digital base stations, please visit www.falcondirect.com/digital. 

10) For information on HYT base stations, please visit www.falcondirect.com/hyt. 

We hope you have found this information useful.  If you have any questions, you can call or email us or give us a call at 1.800.489.2611. 


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This page was last updated on 03/25/2007