Dimensions
Size comparison
MR HH500Arctic
| MR HH500 | Arctic | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 67 mm | 115 mm | −48 mm |
| Width | 121 mm | 55 mm | +66 mm |
| Depth | 53 mm | 37 mm | +16 mm |
| Weight | 262 g | 230 g | +32 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MR HH500 better than Arctic?
MR HH500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Arctic better than MR HH500?
- Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+60%
- Weight262 g vs 230 g+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Marine VHF | Marine VHF |
| Frequency ranges | 156.050 - 163.275 MHz | — |
| Transmit power | 6 W | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Call tones | 10 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,000 mAh | 1,600 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 262 g | 230 g |
| Width | 121 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 67 mm | 115 mm |
| Depth | 53 mm | 37 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Display | Backlit display | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 10 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke | 2 Pin Motorola |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
