Why is QT80 better than MD-9600?
- Transmit power80 W vs 50 W+60%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is MD-9600 better than QT80?
MD-9600 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 28 - 29.7 MHz | 420–450 MHz |
| Transmit power | 80 W | 50 W |
| Channels | — | 3,000 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 142 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,270 g | — |
| Width | 252 mm | — |
| Height | 158 mm | — |
| Depth | 48 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, micro USB | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
