Why is VV-898E better than MD-390?
- Transmit power25 W vs 5 W5×
Why is MD-390 better than VV-898E?
- Channels199 vs 1,0005×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz | 400–480 MHz |
| Transmit power | 25 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 199 | 1,000 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,200 mAh |
| Design & durability | ||
| Display | — | Colour display |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
