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Alinco DJ-VX50 (Waterproof Dual-Band Handheld)
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2m/70cm
Bands
5 W
Output
| Frequency | TX: 144-148 and 420-450 MHz, RX: 136-174, 76-108 FM broadcast, 400-470 MHz, VHF AM air |
| TX power | 4 / 5 W (Rugged IP67 dual-band FM handheld, 5 W VHF / 4 W UHF. Wideband receiver incl. VHF AM aircraft, FM broadcast and NOAA. 200 memories with alphanumeric labels.) |
| Modes | FM, NFM, AM (air-band RX), FM broadcast (RX) |
Connectors
| antenna | SMA |
| accessory | 2-pin |
| charging | desktop charger |
| power req | 7.4 V Li-ion (1800 mAh). |
IP67 dust/waterproof dual-band FM handheld
5 W VHF / 4 W UHF output
Wideband RX incl. VHF AM aircraft, FM broadcast and NOAA
200 memories with alphanumeric labels and direct entry
CTCSS/DTMF/DCS and tone bursts
Three-color selectable display
Strengths
Genuine IP67 waterproofing; name-brand Alinco reliability; air-band RX; clear alphanumeric memories.
Weaknesses
FM only; 200 channels; pricier than Chinese HTs; modest feature set vs app radios.
Verdict
A tough, waterproof name-brand HT - the DJ-VX50's IP67 build and Alinco reliability suit marine, outdoor and worksite use.
The Alinco DJ-VX50 is a rugged IP67 waterproof dual-band FM handheld (5 W VHF / 4 W UHF) with a wideband receiver including VHF AM aircraft, FM broadcast and NOAA, plus 200 alphanumeric memories and a three-color display. It pairs Alinco reliability with real waterproofing.
Compare the rugged Yaesu FT-65R or the multi-band Wouxun KG-UV9D Plus.