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Baofeng DR-1801UV vs TYT MD-390G

What DR-1801UV does better (1) and where MD-390G wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng DR-1801UV
Baofeng · 2023DR-1801UV
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £65
vs
TYT MD-390G
TYT · 2023MD-390G
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ £120
Higher score
5.9Range & power5.8
6.7Battery9.3

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

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

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

  1. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,800 mAh+27%
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
  3. Weight272 g vs 258 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-390GTYT MD-390G≈ £1209.1
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 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz
Transmit power5 W5 W
Channels1,0241,000
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,800 mAh
Design & durability
Weight272 g258 g
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayMonochrome displayColour display
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Monitor button—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
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