Why is DX482M better than HT649?
- Transmit power2 W vs 1 W2×
- Weight257 g vs 277 g+8%
Why is HT649 better than DX482M?
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 450 - 470 MHz | 156 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 1 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.6 V | 7.6 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 257 g | 277 g |
| Width | — | 60 mm |
| Height | — | 130 mm |
| Depth | — | 37 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | Yes |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Yellow |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |









