Why is DX482M better than RA89?
- Weight257 g vs 295 g+15%
Why is RA89 better than DX482M?
- Transmit power2 W vs 10 W5×
- Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+14%
- Channels16 vs 20012.5×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | — | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 450 - 470 MHz | 430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 10 W |
| Channels | 16 | 200 |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.6 V | 7.4 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 257 g | 295 g |
| Width | — | 126 mm |
| Height | — | 62 mm |
| Depth | — | 43 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Shockproof | — | Yes |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
