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Alinco DR-MD-520E vs Midland G10 Pro

What DR-MD-520E does better (3) and where G10 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DR-MD-520E
Alinco · 2026DR-MD-520E
9.7Score
3 advantages≈ £480
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Midland G10 Pro
Midland · 2025G10 Pro
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ £45
9.8Range & power7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

DR-MD-520EG10 Pro
188 × 14140118 × 6035
DR-MD-520EG10 ProDifference
Height141 mm60 mm+81 mm
Width188 mm118 mm+70 mm
Depth40 mm35 mm+5 mm
Weight1,040 g185 g+855 g

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

Why is DR-MD-520E better than G10 Pro?

  1. Transmit power55 W vs 0.5 W110×
  2. Channels4,000 vs 32125×
  3. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074 vs 3822.8×

Why is G10 Pro better than DR-MD-520E?

  1. Weight1,040 g vs 185 g5.6×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · DR-MD-520E: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DR-MD-520EAlinco DR-MD-520E≈ £4809.7
Midland G10 ProMidland G10 Pro≈ £457.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFPMR446
LicenceAmateur licenceLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 400 - 480 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power55 W0.5 W
Channels4,00032
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074382
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,040 g185 g
Width188 mm118 mm
Height141 mm60 mm
Depth40 mm35 mm
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2 Pin Kenwood
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