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Entel DX482M vs Icom IC-M94DE

What DX482M does better (2) and where IC-M94DE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Entel DX482M
Entel · 2025DX482M
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ £240
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Icom IC-M94DE
Icom · 2022IC-M94DE
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ £340
Higher score
8.2Battery9.1
9.7Ruggedness5.7

Why is DX482M better than IC-M94DE?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Weight257 g vs 357 g+39%

Why is IC-M94DE better than DX482M?

  1. Transmit power2 W vs 6 W3×
  2. Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+9%
  3. DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

Entel DX482MEntel DX482M≈ £2407.8
Icom IC-M94DEIcom IC-M94DE≈ £3408.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsMarine VHFAmateur VHF, Marine VHF
Frequency ranges450 - 470 MHz156 - 163.425 MHz
Transmit power2 W6 W
Channels16—
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh2,400 mAh
Battery voltage7.6 V7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight257 g357 g
Width—609 mm
Height—1,458 mm
Depth—438 mm
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Floats—Yes
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)YesYes
DisplayNo displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYesYes
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
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