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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs TYT MD-390

What DR-1801UV does better (1) and where MD-390 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £65
Higher score
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TYT MD-390
TYT · 2023MD-390
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ £120
5.9Range & power5.7
6.7Battery6.7

Why is DR-1801UV better than MD-390?

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

Why is MD-390 better than DR-1801UV?

  1. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-390TYT MD-390≈ £1206.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRUHF, DMR
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)YesYes
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz400–480 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,0241,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,200 mAh
Design & durability
Weight272 g—
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
PC programmableYesYes
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