Alinco DJ-G7T vs Alinco DJ-MD5 - Comparison in 2025

Trying to choose between Alinco DJ-G7T and Alinco DJ-MD5? Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison of key features, specifications, and performance to help you decide which handheld radio best fits your needs. Click the link below for a full review and detailed test results.

Feature	Alinco DJ-G7T	Alinco DJ-MD5
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Radio Name	Alinco DJ-G7T	Alinco DJ-MD5
Bands	2m, 1.25m, 70cm, 23cm	2m, 70cm
Max Power 2m/70cm	1.25/4	3.5/2.3
Digital Mode	-	DMR
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Battery Volts	7.4 v	7.4 v
Rated mAh	1200 mAh	1700 mAh
Tested mAh	1150 mAh	1790 mAh
Antenna Connector	F-SMA	F-SMA
Height w/ant	268 mm	278 mm
Width	63 mm	59 mm
Thickness w/clip	40 mm	51 mm
Weight	283 g	266 g
Color Screen	No	Yes
GPS	No	Yes
USB-C Charging	No	No
Review Link	LINK	LINK
Book Link	LINK	LINK
Price	$	$100
Purchase Link	-	LINK
CHIRP Program	Yes	No
Rating by Price	F	A
Rating Overall	F	B
Conclusions	The Alinco DJ-G7T is, in my opinion, a massive waste of money and is the worst radio I have ever reviewed at this price point and in the top three worst at any price point. Seriously, buy a $25 Baofeng and you will have a better radio. Need it to be waterproof, fine, spend $40 on the Baofeng UV-9R+ which is, in every respect, a superior radio. In fact, if you want a massively better radio and don’t really need the waterproofing, get the Alinco DJ-MD5TGP which is an amazing little radio with DMR built-in. If you already bought the Alinco DJ-G7T, do what I am doing and see what the return policy is.	If I could only own one dual-band DMR radio, this Alinco DJ-MD5 would be the one. The extra money you spend on this compared to other comparable radios is justified with a better screen, more channels, better audio all around, USB programming cable, and better programming software.