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Alinco DX-10 vs CRT SS 9900

What DX-10 does better (2) and where SS 9900 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
2 advantages≈ £220
vs
CRT SS 9900
CRT · 2022SS 9900
1 advantage≈ £210
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10SS 9900
215 × 170521,570 × 4802,460
DX-10SS 9900Difference
Height170 mm480 mm−310 mm
Width215 mm1,570 mm−1,355 mm
Depth52 mm2,460 mm−2,408 mm
Weight1,400 g2,100 g−700 g

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

Why is DX-10 better than SS 9900?

  1. Weight1,400 g vs 2,100 g+50%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is SS 9900 better than DX-10?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 50 W2×
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £220
CRT SS 9900CRT SS 9900≈ £210
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz28 - 29.69 MHz
Transmit power25 W50 W
Channels360—
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g2,100 g
Width215 mm1,570 mm
Height170 mm480 mm
Depth52 mm2,460 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackYellow
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke—
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