Why is UBZ-M31E better than GD-73A/E?
- Weight110 g vs 148 g+35%
Why is GD-73A/E better than UBZ-M31E?
GD-73A/E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Japan specified low-power (422 MHz) | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | — | 406.1–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 2 W |
| Channels | — | 1,024 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 2 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 3,600 mAh |
| Power source | AA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable pack | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 110 g | 148 g |
| Width | 47 mm | — |
| Height | 80 mm | — |
| Depth | 22 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Display | — | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
