Alinco DJ-G7T vs Icom ID-31a - Which One is Better in 2025?
Trying to choose between Alinco DJ-G7T and Icom ID-31a? 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 | Icom ID-31a |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Radio Name | Alinco DJ-G7T | Icom ID-31a |
| Bands | 2m, 1.25m, 70cm, 23cm | 70cm |
| Max Power 2m/70cm | 1.25/4 | 0/2.3 |
| Digital Mode | - | D-STAR |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Volts | 7.4 v | 7.4 v |
| Rated mAh | 1200 mAh | 1150 mAh |
| Tested mAh | 1150 mAh | mAh |
| Antenna Connector | F-SMA | F-SMA |
| Height w/ant | 268 mm | 235 mm |
| Width | 63 mm | 62 mm |
| Thickness w/clip | 40 mm | 44 mm |
| Weight | 283 g | 232 g |
| Color Screen | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | No | No |
| Review Link | LINK | LINK |
| Book Link | LINK | LINK |
| Price | $ | $180 |
| Purchase Link | - | LINK |
| CHIRP Program | Yes | No |
| Rating by Price | F | C |
| 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 you are interested in D-STAR and really could not care less about the 2m band (the Icom id-51a adds the 2m band), and analog is not a super important factor, then the Icom ID-31a is an excellent radio for you. For anything else, and I hate to say this, but the $500 Kenwood TH-D74 is a far superior radio in every respect except fitting into your pocket. The Icom ID-31a is not a bad radio, it just, in my opinion, does not really live up to its price tag. Drop it down to $199 or even better, $179, and I would rate it much higher. If however you need to hit a 70cm Icom DSTAR repeater, then you might really like this radio. |