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Alinco DX-10 vs Kydera CDM-550H

What DX-10 does better (1) and where CDM-550H wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
1 advantage≈ £220
vs
Kydera CDM-550H
Kydera · 2023CDM-550H
2 advantages≈ £310
9.5Range & power9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10CDM-550H
215 × 17052140 × 17546
DX-10CDM-550HDifference
Height170 mm175 mm−5 mm
Width215 mm140 mm+75 mm
Depth52 mm46 mm+6 mm
Weight1,400 g1,500 g−100 g

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

Why is DX-10 better than CDM-550H?

  1. Weight1,400 g vs 1,500 g+7%

Why is CDM-550H better than DX-10?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 40 W+60%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £220
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurUHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power25 W40 W
Channels360—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g1,500 g
Width215 mm140 mm
Height170 mm175 mm
Depth52 mm46 mm
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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