vs
9.8Range & power8.9
8.7Features4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520EGD-88
| DR-MD-520E | GD-88 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 60 mm | +81 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 125 mm | +63 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 39 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 317 g | +723 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than GD-88?
- Transmit power55 W vs 7 W7.9×
- CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes · GD-88: No
Why is GD-88 better than DR-MD-520E?
- Weight1,040 g vs 317 g3.3×
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 | 400 - 480 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 7 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | No |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 317 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 125 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 60 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 39 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
