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Baofeng BF-C2 vs PNI Escort HP 446

What BF-C2 does better (0) and where Escort HP 446 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Baofeng BF-C2
Baofeng · 2024BF-C2
0 advantages≈ £9
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PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
2 advantages
Higher score
2.5Range & power8.3

Why is BF-C2 better than Escort HP 446?

BF-C2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 446 better than BF-C2?

  1. Transmit power5 W vs 15 W3×
  2. Channels16 vs 19912.4×
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsUHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges420–450 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power5 W15 W
Channels16199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—1,074
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—automatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Width—110 mm
Height—110 mm
Depth—25 mm
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lock—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack—1
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