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Dimensions
Size comparison
DR-MD-520EX6200
| DR-MD-520E | X6200 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 141 mm | 89 mm | +52 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 200 mm | −12 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 51 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 1,040 g | 930 g | +110 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DR-MD-520E better than X6200?
- Transmit power55 W vs 8 W6.9×
Why is X6200 better than DR-MD-520E?
- USB-C chargingNo · DR-MD-520E: Yes
- Weight1,040 g vs 930 g+12%
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 | 0.5 - 136 MHz; 1.8 - 54 MHz |
| Transmit power | 55 W | 8 W |
| Channels | 4,000 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 1,074 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 3,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | -15 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Rechargeable pack, Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,040 g | 930 g |
| Width | 188 mm | 200 mm |
| Height | 141 mm | 89 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 51 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
