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The Radioddity DB25-G is a 25-watt GMRS mobile radio and the higher-powered sibling of the DB20-G. It offers a modest step up in transmit power while retaining the same compact, affordable design philosophy that makes Radioddity's GMRS mobiles popular with budget-conscious operators.
The DB25-G fills a middle ground in the GMRS mobile market. Operators who want more power than the DB20-G but do not want to pay for a 50W radio find it an appealing compromise. The extra 5 watts over the DB20-G is a small but measurable improvement, and the radio shares the same compact form factor and reliable repeater support that make the Radioddity mobile line a solid value.
DB20-G vs DB25-G: The main difference is 5 extra watts of transmit power. In practice, the range difference between 20W and 25W is minimal — less than 1 dB. Choose the DB25-G if the price difference is small or if you simply want the higher-spec model. Otherwise, the DB20-G performs nearly identically.
The Radioddity DB25-G is not supported by CHIRP. Like the DB20-G, it uses Radioddity's own CPS (Customer Programming Software), available as a free download from the Radioddity website. A Radioddity programming cable is required.
The CPS software provides a straightforward interface for configuring channels, frequencies, power levels, CTCSS/DCS tones, and repeater offsets. It covers everything needed for GMRS channel programming.
The radio can also be set up through its built-in front-panel menu without a computer.