Why is DM-1701 better than MD-680?
DM-1701 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MD-680 better than DM-1701?
- Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF, DMR | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 64 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |









