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9.8Range & power2.6
Why is AE 6491 VOX better than Escort HP 72?
AE 6491 VOX has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Escort HP 72 better than AE 6491 VOX?
Escort HP 72 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | — | 4 W |
| Channels | — | 8 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 30 km | — |
| Squelch | automatic | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 836 g | — |
| Width | 306 mm | — |
| Height | 230 mm | — |
| Depth | 740 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | Green, Red, Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
