Why is DX482M better than HX320?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Battery capacity2,200 mAh vs 2,100 mAh+5%
- Weight257 g vs 290 g+13%
Why is HX320 better than DX482M?
- Transmit power2 W vs 6 W3×
- DisplayNo display vs Backlit display
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Marine VHF | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 450 - 470 MHz | 156.025 - 163.275 MHz |
| Transmit power | 2 W | 6 W |
| Channels | 16 | — |
| Squelch | — | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | 2,100 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 | 290 g |
| Width | — | 133 mm |
| Height | — | 60 mm |
| Depth | — | 42 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Military standard (MIL-STD-810) | Yes | — |
| Display | No display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 5 |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | — | USB-C, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |









