Alinco DR-MD520E vs AnyTone AT-D578UV PLUS
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Alinco DR-MD520E or AnyTone AT-D578UV PLUS? I put both radios side by side: data from the manufacturers’ datasheets and photos at the same scale. AnyTone AT-D578UV PLUS: Bluetooth. Both radios support DMR, so they’ll talk to each other digitally as well.
Specs side by side
| AlincoDR-MD520E▲ 0 | AnyToneAT-D578UV PLUS▲ 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | 144–146 MHz430–440 MHz | 144–146 MHz430–440 MHz |
| Receive range | 108–137 (AM) · 136–174 · 400–480 MHz · FM radio | 108–137 (AM) · 136–174 · 400–480 MHz |
| Airband AM | ||
| Modes | FMDMRAPRS | FMDMRAPRS |
| Transmit power | ||
| 144 MHz (2 m) | 55 W | 55 W |
| 430 MHz (70 cm) | 40 W | 40 W |
| Power levels | 2 m: 55 · 25 · 10 · 1 W; 70 cm: 40 · 25 · 10 · 1 W | 2 m: 55 · 25 · 10 · 1 W; 70 cm: 40 · 25 · 10 · 1 W |
| Reception and operation | ||
| Dual receive | yes — two Main/Sub channels (FM and DMR) | V+V · U+U · V+U (FM and DMR) |
| Detachable front panel | — | — |
| Display | 1.77″ colour TFT | 1.77″ colour TFT |
| Speaker | 2 W | 2 W |
| Features | ||
| GPS | ||
| APRS / D-PRS | APRS (FM and DMR) | APRS (FM and DMR) |
| Bluetooth | — | |
| microSD card | — | — |
| Power and case | ||
| Transmit current draw | 15 A | no data |
| Antenna connector | no data | SO-239 |
| Dimensions | 141 × 40 × 188 mmW × H × D | 141 × 40 × 188 mmdepth with knobs and heatsink |
| Weight | 1040 g | 1040 g |
| Other | ||
| Memory channels | 4000 | 4000 |
| Release | no data | 2019 |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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