vs
8.7Features6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520EAT-5555N II
| DR-MD-520E | AT-5555N II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 200 mm | −59 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 250 mm | −62 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 60 mm | −20 mm |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 1,500 g | −460 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than AT-5555N II?
- Weight1,040 g vs 1,500 g+44%
Why is AT-5555N II better than DR-MD-520E?
- Transmit power55 W vs 60 W+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | Amateur |
| 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 | — |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 60 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | 13.8 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 1,500 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 250 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 60 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | 2,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
