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Alinco DX-10 vs Radioddity VB70

What DX-10 does better (0) and where VB70 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
0 advantages≈ £220
vs
Radioddity VB70
Radioddity · 2026VB70
4 advantages≈ £150
9.5Range & power9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10VB70
215 × 17052142 × 18841
DX-10VB70Difference
Height170 mm188 mm−18 mm
Width215 mm142 mm+73 mm
Depth52 mm41 mm+11 mm
Weight1,400 g998 g+402 g

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

Why is DX-10 better than VB70?

DX-10 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is VB70 better than DX-10?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 50 W2×
  2. Weight1,400 g vs 998 g+40%
  3. Channels360 vs 7582.1×
  4. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £220
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz144–148 MHz, 108–136 MHz
Transmit power25 W50 W
Channels360758
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g998 g
Width215 mm142 mm
Height170 mm188 mm
Depth52 mm41 mm
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke—
Radios in the base pack1—
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