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Alinco DX-10 vs Icom IC-A16E

What DX-10 does better (2) and where IC-A16E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
2 advantages≈ £220
vs
Icom IC-A16E
Icom · 2025IC-A16E
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ £290
Higher score
9.5Range & power6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10IC-A16E
215 × 1705252 × 11234
DX-10IC-A16EDifference
Height170 mm112 mm+58 mm
Width215 mm52 mm+163 mm
Depth52 mm34 mm+18 mm
Weight1,400 g257 g+1,143 g

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

Why is DX-10 better than IC-A16E?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 6 W4.2×
  2. Channels360 vs 200+80%

Why is IC-A16E better than DX-10?

  1. Weight1,400 g vs 257 g5.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £220
Icom IC-A16EIcom IC-A16E≈ £2905.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz118 - 136.992 MHz
Transmit power25 W6 W
Channels360200
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.2 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g257 g
Width215 mm52 mm
Height170 mm112 mm
Depth52 mm34 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
Bluetooth—Yes
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