vs
9.8Range & power8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520ESpace-V
| DR-MD-520E | Space-V | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 105 mm | +36 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 105 mm | +83 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 25 mm | +15 mm |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 434 g | +606 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than Space-V?
- Transmit power55 W vs 17 W3.2×
- Channels4,000 vs 19920.1×
Why is Space-V better than DR-MD-520E?
- Weight1,040 g vs 434 g2.4×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz | 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 17 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | 199 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | 1,076 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Car socket |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 434 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 105 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 25 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | 3,5mm Klinke |
