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9.8Range & power9.3
8.7Features4.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520EWashington 100W
| DR-MD-520E | Washington 100W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 250 mm | −109 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 170 mm | +18 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 52 mm | −12 mm |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 1,400 g | −360 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than Washington 100W?
- Channels4,000 vs 8050×
- Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074 vs 10410.3×
- Weight1,040 g vs 1,400 g+35%
Why is Washington 100W better than DR-MD-520E?
- Transmit power55 W vs 100 W+82%
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 | 24.89 - 24.99 MHz; 28 - 29.7 MHz |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 100 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | 80 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | 104 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 1,400 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 170 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 250 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 52 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 | 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 | USB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse |
