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9.8Range & power9.2
8.7Features8.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520EDB40-D
| DR-MD-520E | DB40-D | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 160 mm | −19 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 137 mm | +51 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 41 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 907 g | +133 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than DB40-D?
- Transmit power55 W vs 40 W+38%
Why is DB40-D better than DR-MD-520E?
- USB-C chargingNo · DR-MD-520E: Yes
- DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
- Weight1,040 g vs 907 g+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | 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, 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 40 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 907 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 137 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 41 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Colour display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
