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Alinco DX-10 vs Retevis MA1

What DX-10 does better (0) and where MA1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DX-10
Alinco · 2024DX-10
0 advantages≈ £220
vs
Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026MA1
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ £210
Higher score
9.5Range & power9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

DX-10MA1
215 × 17052140 × 43215
DX-10MA1Difference
Height170 mm43 mm+127 mm
Width215 mm140 mm+75 mm
Depth52 mm215 mm−163 mm
Weight1,400 g1,100 g+300 g

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

Why is DX-10 better than MA1?

DX-10 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MA1 better than DX-10?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 50 W2×
  2. Channels360 vs 9992.8×
  3. Weight1,400 g vs 1,100 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Alinco DX-10Alinco DX-10≈ £220
Retevis MA1Retevis MA1≈ £2109.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz
Transmit power25 W50 W
Channels360999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchadjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,400 g1,100 g
Width215 mm140 mm
Height170 mm43 mm
Depth52 mm215 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
Radios in the base pack11
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