Alinco DJ-MD5 Dual-Band DMR Handheld Radio with APRS & Roaming | New Zealand
The Ultimate VHF/UHF Digital Ham Radio – Now with APRS & Auto Repeater Roaming - Only at the Ham Shack New Zealand, your supplier of top quality HF Radio Antennas, Equipment and Amateur Radio Supplies
The Alinco DJ-MD5 (latest release) is the most advanced model in the acclaimed MD5 series—now featuring APRS support and Auto Repeater Roaming for seamless digital and analog operation. Whether you're operating in the field, on the move, or at a club event, this dual-band DMR handheld radio offers reliability, flexibility, and professional-grade features in a compact design.
Engineered for both digital (DMR Tier I & II) and analog modes, the MD5 is ideal for ham radio operators who want power, control, and cutting-edge technology in the palm of their hand.
Alinco DJ-MD5 Key Features At A Glance
Supports APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) for real-time position reporting
Auto Repeater Roaming – Automatically switch between repeater zones while moving
VHF/UHF Dual-Band (136–174MHz / 400–480MHz)
4000 Channels, 250 Zones, 200,000 Contact List Entries
CSV Import/Export for quick and easy configuration
10,000 Talkgroups & 250 Radio IDs
AES-256 Encryption & 32 Pre-set Voice Encryption Codes (Digital Mode)
1W Audio Output – Loud and clear communications
Geo-based Channel Switching with Area SQL Function
FM Broadcast Receiver with 100 Memory Channels
Alinco DJ-MD5 Digital Mode Highlights
DMR Tier I & II compatible
Displays Caller ID, Name, Location
Individual, Group, and All Call support
Digital Monitor: Hear all signals regardless of color code or ID
Easy DMR Contact Database Import – Keep your contact list up to date in seconds
Alinco DJ-MD5 Analog Mode Capabilities
Full support for CTCSS/DCS, DTMF, 2-TONE, and 5-TONE signaling
Tone-burst support (4 options)
Auto Repeater Shift in VFO mode for fast tuning
Fully manual programming supported from keypad
Alinco DJ-MD5 General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 136–174 MHz / 400–480 MHz |
| Channel Capacity | 4000 channels, 250 zones (250 channels/zone) |
| Contact List | Up to 200,000 entries |
| Operating Modes | Analog + DMR Tier I & II |
| Channel Spacing | 12.5 / 25 kHz (Analog), 12.5 kHz (Digital) |
| Operating Voltage | 7.4VDC (Nominal) |
| Battery Life | ~10–14 hrs (1700mAh Li-ion battery) |
| Dimensions | 59 x 118 x 40 mm (with battery) |
| Weight | Approx. 256g (with battery & antenna) |
Alinco DJ-MD5 Transmitter Specs
Selectable RF Output: 5W / 2.5W / 1W / 0.2W
Spurious Emissions: -36dBm (<1GHz), -30dBm (>1GHz)
Modulation (Analog): 16K0F3E / 11K0F3E
Modulation (Digital): 7K60FXD / 7K60FXE
Alinco DJ-MD5 Receiver Specs
Sensitivity (Analog): 0.25μV (25kHz), 0.35μV (12.5kHz)
Sensitivity (Digital): 0.3μV @ BER 5%, 0.7μV @ BER 1%
Audio Output: 1W @ 16Ω
Audio Distortion: Less than 5%
Alinco DJ-MD5 is Ideal For:
Ham radio operators (beginner to advanced)
DMR network users (BrandMeister, TGIF, etc.)
Emergency communication & field use
Clubs, events, and mobile operators
Upgrade your shack or go-kit today with the powerful, feature-rich Alinco DJ-MD5 – now with APRS and Repeater Roaming! Only available at The Ham Shack. Find our more about the Radio and download a PDF here.