Why is DR-1801UV better than VV-898?
- Channels1,024 vs 1995.1×
- Weight272 g vs 315 g+16%
Why is VV-898 better than DR-1801UV?
- Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF, DMR | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | Yes | — |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz | 400–470 MHz, 65–108 MHz, 136–174 MHz |
| Transmit power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 1,024 | 199 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 272 g | 315 g |
| Width | — | 85 mm |
| Height | — | 120 mm |
| Depth | — | 40 mm |
| Display | Monochrome display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
