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| Baofeng BF-T1, Baofeng UV-5RTP, Yaesu FT-4XR, Alinco DJ-500T, Alinco DJ-MD5TGP, Wouxun KG-UV8E |
I thought it might be interesting or useful to share a photo of the compact handheld radios that I use most often. A side-by-side size, build and display screen comparison of my above HT radios...
From left to right: Baofeng BF-T1, Baofeng UV-5RTP, Yaesu FT-4XR, Alinco DJ-500T, Alinco DJ-MD5TGP and the Wouxun KG-UV8E.
- Baofeng BF-T1: discontinued analog radio, TX range 400-470MHz, receives FM broadcast, Up to 20 programmable channels max (requires software and cable to program), 1W max power. Can also receive-only VHF 136-174MHz. Direct conversion receiver. 1500mAH Li-oin battery.
- Baofeng UV-5RTP: dual band analog, TX/RX range 136-174MHz and 400-480MHz, receives FM broadcast, up to 8W power max. Up to 128 programmable channels, direct conversion receiver. 1800 mAH OEM Li-ion battery.
- Yaesu FT-4XR: dual band analog, ships TX range 144-148MHz and 430-450MHz, receives FM broadcast, 5W max power. TX frequency range can easily be unlocked to 136-174MHz and 400-480MHz (see video here). Up to 200 programmable channels, direct conversion receiver. 1750mAH OEM Li-ion battery.
- Alinco DJ-500T: dual band analog, TX range 144-148MHz and 420-450MHz, receives FM broadcast, 5W max power. Up to 200 programmable channels, direct conversion receiver. 1500mAH OEM Li-ion battery.
- Alinco DJ-MD5TGP: dual band analog and DMR, Tier 1 and II compatible, GPS option, TX range 136-174MHz and 400-480MHz, receives FM broadcast, 5W max power. Up to programmable up to 250 zones, 4,000 channels, 10,000 talkgroups and 200,000 digital contacts with Alinco's most recent update. Direct conversion receiver. 1700mAH OEM Li-ion battery.
- Wouxun KG-UV8E: tri-band analog, TX range 144-148MHz, 222-225MHz and 420-450MHz, recieves FM broadcast, 5W max power. Up to 999 programmable channels, direct conversion receiver. 1700mAH OEM Li-ion battery.
I hope you find this useful.
73,
Patrick, K3NYJ
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73,
Patrick, K3NYJ
Disclaimer: All content presented on this site are subjective and solely representative of personal ownership experience and individual understanding of said products and related subject matter described herein. Any and all representations, descriptions and commentaries posted herein are offered from opinion and should not be regarded as expert affidavit or testimony, or as a manufacturer's statement in any way. Please consult with product manufacturers and their approved sources for complete details, specifications and applicable warranties of all products described herein. All photos presented herein are property of this site's moderator and are not public domain.
