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Alinco DX-10 vs PNI Escort HP 446

What DX-10 does better (2) and where Escort HP 446 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
2 advantages≈ £200
vs
PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
0 advantages
Higher score
9.5Range & power8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10Escort HP 446
215 × 17052110 × 11025
DX-10Escort HP 446Difference
Height170 mm110 mm+60 mm
Width215 mm110 mm+105 mm
Depth52 mm25 mm+27 mm

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

Why is DX-10 better than Escort HP 446?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 15 W+67%
  2. Channels360 vs 199+81%

Why is Escort HP 446 better than DX-10?

Escort HP 446 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £200
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power25 W15 W
Channels360199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—1,074
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g—
Width215 mm110 mm
Height170 mm110 mm
Depth52 mm25 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
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