vs
9.8Range & power6.6
8.7Features7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520EHM160 Max
| DR-MD-520E | HM160 Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 60 mm | +81 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 155 mm | +33 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 40 mm | = |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 285 g | +755 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than HM160 Max?
- Transmit power55 W vs 6 W9.2×
- Channels4,000 vs 9940.4×
Why is HM160 Max better than DR-MD-520E?
- Weight1,040 g vs 285 g3.6×
- USB-C chargingNo · DR-MD-520E: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| 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 | 156.025 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 6 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | 99 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 285 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 155 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX8 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | 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 | USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
