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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs TIDRADIO TD-DP738

What DR-1801UV does better (1) and where TD-DP738 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £65
vs
TIDRADIO TD-DP738
TIDRADIO · 2024TD-DP738
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ £70
Higher score
5.9Range & power8.0
6.7Battery9.5

Why is DR-1801UV better than TD-DP738?

  1. Channels1,024 vs 1,000+2%

Why is TD-DP738 better than DR-1801UV?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 10 W2×
  2. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+36%
  3. Weight272 g vs 261 g+4%
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRVHF, UHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz134–176 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W10 W
Channels1,0241,000
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh3,000 mAh
Design & durability
Weight272 g261 g
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
DisplayMonochrome display—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
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