13% cheaper ≈ £270
- Transmit power 50 W vs 40 W
- Display Monochrome display vs Colour display
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Alternatives to Kydera CDM-550H
10 amateur (ham) radios at a similar price that compete with the CDM-550H — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the CDM-550H
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Jopix · 2025AT-5555N II
19% cheaper ≈ £250
- Transmit power 60 W vs 40 W
- Display Backlit display vs Colour display
4
Alinco · 2024DX-10
29% cheaper ≈ £220
- Weight 1,400 g vs 1,500 g
- Transmit power 25 W vs 40 W
- Display Backlit display vs Colour display
5
Radioddity · 2025QT80
16% cheaper ≈ £260
- Transmit power 80 W vs 40 W
- Weight 1,270 g vs 1,500 g
- Display Backlit display vs Colour display
6% cheaper ≈ £290
- Transmit power 100 W vs 40 W
- Weight 1,400 g vs 1,500 g
- Display Backlit display vs Colour display
8
Xiegu · 2026G90 HF Transceiver
23% pricier ≈ £380
- Transmit power 20 W vs 40 W
- Display Backlit display vs Colour display
10
AnyTone · 2026AT-D578UV Pro
26% pricier ≈ £390
- Transmit power 60 W vs 40 W
- Weight 1,000 g vs 1,500 g
- Display Backlit display vs Colour display