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Alinco DR-MD-520E vs AnyTone AT-D578UV Pro

What DR-MD-520E does better (0) and where AT-D578UV Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DR-MD-520E
Alinco · 2026DR-MD-520E
9.7Score
0 advantages≈ £480
Higher score
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AnyTone AT-D578UV Pro
AnyTone · 2026AT-D578UV Pro
2 advantages≈ £390
9.8Range & power9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

DR-MD-520EAT-D578UV Pro
188 × 14140188 × 14140
DR-MD-520EAT-D578UV ProDifference
Height141 mm141 mm=
Width188 mm188 mm=
Depth40 mm40 mm=
Weight1,040 g1,000 g+40 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DR-MD-520E better than AT-D578UV Pro?

DR-MD-520E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AT-D578UV Pro better than DR-MD-520E?

  1. Transmit power55 W vs 60 W+9%
  2. Weight1,040 g vs 1,000 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DR-MD-520EAlinco DR-MD-520E≈ £4809.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz
Transmit power55 W60 W
Channels4,000—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,040 g1,000 g
Width188 mm188 mm
Height141 mm141 mm
Depth40 mm40 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
GPSYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
Bluetooth—Yes
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