Why is VV-898E better than DB20-UV?
- Transmit power25 W vs 20 W+25%
Why is DB20-UV better than VV-898E?
- Channels199 vs 5002.5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 430–440 MHz |
| Transmit power | 25 W | 20 W |
| Channels | 199 | 500 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 450 g |
| Display | — | Colour display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
