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,

"2" for low power (1.8W on VHF, 1W on UHF)
"3" for high power (5W on VHF, 4W on UHF)

"3" for VHF "4" for UHF

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

"1" for carrier squelch (standard)
"3" for "Private-Line" tone-coded squelch

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

"0" for 1 transmit and 1 receive channel
"1" for 2 transmit and 1 receive channel
"3" for 2 transmit and 2 receive channel
"7" for 4 transmit and 4 receive channel
"9" for 6 transmit and 6 receive channel

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.

"0" for internal speaker/mic
"2" for remote speaker/mic
"1" for internal speaker/mic (low power, omni-housing)
"3" for remote speaker/mic (high power, omni-housing)
"4" for universal speaker/mic (omni-housing)

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:

H24FFP-3130N (1 watt, 2 channel, slimline)
H24FFP-3131N (1 watt, 2 channel, omni)
H24FFP-3171N (1 watt, 4 channel, omni)
H24FFP-3191N (1 watt, 6 channel, omni)
H34FFP-3131N (4 watt, 2 channel, omni)
H34FFP-3171N (4 watt, 4 channel, omni)
H34FFP-3191N (4 watt, 6 channel, omni)

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

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

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