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Alinco DJ-VX46E vs PNI PMR R70 Pro

What DJ-VX46E does better (1) and where PMR R70 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-VX46E
Alinco · 2025DJ-VX46E
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ £75
Higher score
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PNI PMR R70 Pro
PNI · 2026PMR R70 Pro
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ £60
5.4Range & power5.4
6.9Ruggedness6.5

Why is DJ-VX46E better than PMR R70 Pro?

  1. Weight238 g vs 266 g+12%

Why is PMR R70 Pro better than DJ-VX46E?

PMR R70 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DJ-VX46EAlinco DJ-VX46E≈ £757.6
PNI PMR R70 ProPNI PMR R70 Pro≈ £607.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—216
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones—5
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight238 g266 g
Width—230 mm
Height—60 mm
Depth—40 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Floats—Yes
ShockproofYes—
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke
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