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Alinco DJ-PA27 vs Midland XT70

What DJ-PA27 does better (0) and where XT70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-PA27
Alinco · 2024DJ-PA27
0 advantages≈ £75
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Midland XT70
Midland · 2024XT70
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ £75
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Why is DJ-PA27 better than XT70?

DJ-PA27 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is XT70 better than DJ-PA27?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)2 km vs 12 km6×
  2. Weight185 g vs 113 g+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland XT70Midland XT70≈ £756.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—8
Maximum range (claimed)2 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight185 g113 g
Width59 mm580 mm
Height101 mm1,200 mm
Depth28 mm330 mm
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scan—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—Kopfhörer
Radios in the base pack—2
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