ICOM R2 vs. R5

[KC2GVX]

Besides the number of memory channels and the R5's ability to use DPL, can someone tell me the major differences between the radios. I recently picked up an R2 on E bay, and wondering if it is worth trading up to an R5. Thanks!

 

[oregontreehugger]

The R2 does not have alpha tags, the R5 does. I've owned both in the past and would definitely say that the R5 fixed most, if not all, of the R2's shortcomings.