Why is UV-82 better than MD-390?
UV-82 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MD-390 better than UV-82?
- Transmit power1 W vs 5 W5×
- Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+22%
- DisplayMonochrome display vs Colour display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 144–148 MHz, 420–450 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 1 W | 5 W |
| Channels | — | 1,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Design & durability | ||
| Display | Monochrome display | Colour display |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |









