Skip to main content

RadioRanked verdict

Radioddity

Radioddity DB25 Pro

The DB25 Pro is a reasonable dual-band mobile, but the QB25/DB25 CHIRP mix-up is a real trap for a first-time user. The QYT KT-8900D delivers similar core performance, CHIRP support without the profile confusion, and a longer track record for about the same money.

★★★★4.0(279 reviews)
VHFUHFCHIRP
Radioddity DB25 Pro
$89.99 on Amazon
Price updated 8/11/2026

Decision helper

Is this mobile radio right for you?

Yes, if you're…

  • Buyers who want quad-standby monitoring at a mid-range price
  • Operators comfortable double-checking CHIRP profile settings

Skip it, if you're…

  • First-time CHIRP users who want a foolproof setup
  • Buyers prioritizing the highest-rated option (the QYT KT-8900 rates higher for less)

Tradeoffs

The good and the bad

What we like

  • Quad-standby monitoring across VHF and UHF
  • Selectable 25W/10W output with a smart cooling fan
  • Programming cable and driver included in the box

What we don't

  • CHIRP requires selecting the "QB25" profile, not "DB25", an easy setup mistake
  • Lowest review rating in this lineup (4.0 stars, 279 ratings)
  • No published memory channel count

Ready to buy?

Fast Prime shipping, no-questions-asked returns through Amazon.

★★★★4.0(279 Amazon reviews)
5 star
57%
4 star
16%
3 star
12%
2 star
5%
1 star
10%

Overview

The DB25 Pro is Radioddity's dual-band quad-standby mobile, switching between 25 and 10 watts of output and monitoring four channel combinations across VHF and UHF at once. It ships with a programming cable and Windows driver, a mic audio gain setting, DTMF and 2/5-tone squelch, and a temperature-controlled cooling fan that only spins up above 113°F. Radioddity doesn't publish a specific memory channel count for this model.

CHIRP support comes with a catch worth flagging: Radioddity's own instructions say to select the radio profile "QB25," not "DB25," or the frequencies will be written wrong. That is an easy mistake for a first-time CHIRP user to make, and it is the kind of front-panel-adjacent friction that is common on budget Chinese mobiles. At 279 ratings and 4.0 stars it sits at the lower end of the review spectrum for this lineup, and the feature and value scores reflect a basic analog radio at a price that isn't quite as sharp as the QYT alternatives.

Specifications

Price
$89.99
Frequency bands
VHF, UHF
TX Power (High)
25.00W
CHIRP compatible
Yes
size
3.8 * 1.7 * 5 inch
color
Black

Key Features

  • ▼DUAL BAND QUAD STANDBY & MINI: This is a mini dual band radio with quad-standby and four colors screen display. Broad (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow) Selectable. Remote Stun, Remote Activate, Remote Kill. With size just 3.8 * 1.7 * 5 inch, convenient to carry and won't occupy a larger space when placed in your car or truck.
  • ▼ QUAD BAND ANTENNA: Say goodbye to awful using experience like signal dropping or excessive distortion! With the 50W powerful high gain quad band antenna we specially design for Radioddity DB25 Pro, you will receive stable signals at any frequency and keep a high quality communication.
  • ▼ MULTI FUNCTIONS: Radioddity DB25 Pro is the latest dual-band car radio model of Radioddity, which features dual synchronized display mode, mic audio gain setting, alarm function, DTMF function(2/5 tone), auto power off, channel mode editing setting, auto scan, scanning resume, variable frequency scanning, quad watch delay time, randomization privacy mode, 25W/10W selectable, etc.
  • ▼ WHAT MAKES US BETTER: Different from most other dual band car radios on the market, DB25 Pro is with louder and clearer sound, making sure you can get all the info. Second, we also offer you a cable and Win 7/10 drive with instructions to help you program, easy and fast. Besides, the temperature cooling fan is with smart mode, only when temperature ≥ 45℃ (113℉) will the fan start to work.
  • ▼ ABOUT PROGRAMMING: Please download the programming software on Radioddity site or message us for it. If you use Chirp, please choose QB25 and do not write any frequencies out of the VHF UHF bands.

Similar Mobile Radios