Why is DX482M better than VHF 115i?
- Weight257 g vs 1,240 g4.8×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is VHF 115i better than DX482M?
- Transmit power2 W vs 25 W12.5×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 450 - 470 MHz | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 25 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.6 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 257 g | 1,240 g |
| Width | — | 85 mm |
| Height | — | 170 mm |
| Depth | — | 146 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
