Why is DB20-UV better than RT-820W?
- DisplayColour display vs Monochrome display
Why is RT-820W better than DB20-UV?
RT-820W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | VHF, UHF | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 430–440 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Channels | 500 | 500 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 450 g | — |
| Display | Colour display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
