HT-220 Model ID

Last update: 12/20/00

In general, the model ID is as follows (using H34FFN3173D as an example):

The first number, H [ 3 ] 4FFN3173D, designates transmit power,

Second number, H3 [ 4 ] FFN3173D, designates frequency band, "FFN" is the identifier for the HT-220 radio series.

The third number, H34FFN [ 3 ] 173D, is squelch type,

The fourth number, H34FFN3 [ 1 ] 73D, is channel spacing.
Though almost certain that this signified the channel spacing/bandwidth back when it was still important, in that some radios in use were wideband and the 220's were narrowband. "1" indicates 30-khz channel spacing. "0" indicates 60-khz (wideband) channel spacing. Of course there were no wideband 220s (except maybe those used by the Secret Service in the Jefferson administration).

The fifth number, H34FFN31 [ 7 ] 3D, is the number of channels,

The last number, H34FFN317 [ 3 ] D, designates internal, remote, or universal speaker mic. Note that the remote speaker/mic models require the remote speaker/mic. These models do not have an internal speaker/mic like the universal. The applicable speaker/mic is the NMN6042C (the Universal uses a different model number)>.

The Universal Speaker/Mic models can be used with or without a remote speaker/mic. However, the correct model of speaker/mic is the NMN6049C (NMN6042 will not work on Universals). The NMN6049C has a magnet in the plug to switch an internal reed relay so the remote speaker/mic becomes effective.

The letter suffixs meant significant changes in the design. Example, A was the first, C had a separate mike element rather than using the speaker for double duty. The D and E had a more squared-up case.

If the model ID is followed by a "SP" number, this means the radio is a Special Production series. This can be any variation of the type and capability from the given ID.

Motorola also built the 220 in a 72-76 MHz model. They were not very common. Spectronics made some 72-76 Mhz HT-220 boards many years ago. The 72-Mhz series of HT220's were called "ZUCs", so called because the main circuit boards were part numbered as "ZUC" rather than the "NUD" for VHF and "NUE" for UHF. There were enough made to qualify as a standard item and not SP.

Converta Com models use "FFV" instead of FFN (i.e. H33FFV3170A). It plugged into a mobile mounted console that had its own mic, speaker and antenna connection (like the MT500 and MX CVC's).

Another version of the HT220 is the Special Slimline produced for discrete operations such as Secret Service activities. Its backcover was thicker than the normal slimline model and could accomodate a wireless earpiece and a sleeve (or collar) microphone with a palm PTT switch. The model numbers of this VHF 1.7 watt unit are Z23FFN-1140CN (3 channel) and Z23FFN-1170CN (4 channel).

The HT220 also was the first to have a "Public Safety" style portable radio specifically designed for public safety and security personnel which featured a combination remote speaker/mic/antenna. All were UHF band with PL. The model numbers of the Public Safety HT220 were:

Note: The following tables may have errors. I have seen some model numbers that end with a "5" but I don't know what this is. I would appreciate any corrections sent to me. Thanks, Michael Wright at email address

Motorola HT-220 VHF "Handie Talkie"

Models
Slim-Line Housing
1.8 Watt

Omni Housing
1.8 Watt

Omni Housing
5 Watt

Xmit
Chan

Rec
Chan

Std Squelch
Internal Spkr/Mic
H23FFN-1100
H23FFN-1110
H23FFN-1130
H23FFN-1101
H23FFN-1111
H23FFN-1131
H23FFN-1171
H23FFN-1191
H33FFN-1100
H33FFN-1110
H33FFN-1130
H33FFN-1170
H33FFN-1190
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
PL Squelch
Internal Spkr/Mic
H23FFN-3100
H23FFN-3110
H23FFN-3130
H23FFN-3101
H23FFN-3111
H23FFN-3131
H23FFN-3171
H23FFN-3191
H33FFN-3100
H33FFN-3110
H33FFN-3130
H33FFN-3170
H33FFN-3190
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
Std Squelch
Remote Spkr/Mic
H23FFN-1102
H23FFN-1112
H23FFN-1132
H23FFN-1103
H23FFN-1113
H23FFN-1133
H23FFN-1173
H23FFN-1193
H33FFN-1102
H33FFN-1112
H33FFN-1132
H33FFN-1172
H33FFN-1192
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
PL Squelch
Remote Spkr/Mic
H23FFN-3102
H23FFN-3112
H23FFN-3132
H23FFN-3103
H23FFN-3113
H23FFN-3133
H23FFN-3173
H23FFN-3193
H33FFN-3102
H33FFN-3112
H33FFN-3132
H33FFN-3172
H33FFN-3192
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
Std Squelch
Universal Spkr/Mic
N/A
H23FFN-1104
H23FFN-1114
H23FFN-1134
H23FFN-1174
H23FFN-1194
H33FFN-1104
H33FFN-1114
H33FFN-1134
H33FFN-1174
H33FFN-1194
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
PL Squelch
Universal Spkr/Mic
N/A
H23FFN-3104
H23FFN-3114
H23FFN-3134
H23FFN-3174
H23FFN-3194
H33FFN-3104
H33FFN-3114
H33FFN-3134
H33FFN-3174
H33FFN-3194
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6

Motorola HT-220 UHF "Handie Talkie"

Models
Slim-Line Housing
1 Watt

Omni Housing
1 Watt

Omni Housing
4 Watt

Xmit
Chan

Rec
Chan

Std Squelch
Internal Spkr/Mic
H24FFN-1100
H24FFN-1110
H24FFN-1130
H24FFN-1101
H24FFN-1111
H24FFN-1131
H24FFN-1171
H24FFN-1191
H34FFN-1100
H34FFN-1110
H34FFN-1130
H34FFN-1170
H34FFN-1190
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
PL Squelch
Internal Spkr/Mic
H24FFN-3100
H24FFN-3110
H24FFN-3130
H24FFN-3101
H24FFN-3111
H24FFN-3131
H24FFN-3171
H24FFN-3191
H34FFN-3100
H34FFN-3110
H34FFN-3130
H34FFN-3170
H34FFN-3190
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
Std Squelch
Remote Spkr/Mic
H24FFN-1102
H24FFN-1112
H24FFN-1132
H24FFN-1103
H24FFN-1113
H24FFN-1133
H24FFN-1173
H24FFN-1193
H34FFN-1102
H34FFN-1112
H34FFN-1132
H34FFN-1172
H34FFN-1192
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
PL Squelch
Remote Spkr/Mic
H24FFN-3102
H24FFN-3112
H24FFN-3132
H24FFN-3103
H24FFN-3113
H24FFN-3133
H24FFN-3173
H24FFN-3193
H34FFN-3102
H34FFN-3112
H34FFN-3132
H34FFN-3172
H34FFN-3192
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
Std Squelch
Universal Spkr/Mic
N/A
H24FFN-1104
H24FFN-1114
H24FFN-1134
H24FFN-1174
H24FFN-1194
H34FFN-1104
H34FFN-1114
H34FFN-1134
H34FFN-1174
H34FFN-1194
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6
PL Squelch
Universal Spkr/Mic
N/A
H24FFN-3104
H24FFN-3114
H24FFN-3134
H24FFN-3174
H24FFN-3194
H34FFN-3104
H34FFN-3114
H34FFN-3134
H34FFN-3174
H34FFN-3194
1
2
2
4
6
1
1
2
4
6


Feedback is desired (suggestions, comments, errors, gripes, whatever) Michael Wright, mfwright@batnet.com

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