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CRT Micron UV V2 vs Midland CT990-EBR

What Micron UV V2 does better (2) and where CT990-EBR wins (2) — every spec side by side.

CRT Micron UV V2
CRT · 2025Micron UV V2
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ £100
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Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £130
8.7Range & power8.0
9.8Features3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Micron UV V2CT990-EBR
122 × 16535140 × 6035
Micron UV V2CT990-EBRDifference
Height165 mm60 mm+105 mm
Width122 mm140 mm−18 mm
Depth35 mm35 mm=
Weight480 g310 g+170 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Micron UV V2 better than CT990-EBR?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 10 W2.5×
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,076 vs 8313×

Why is CT990-EBR better than Micron UV V2?

  1. Weight480 g vs 310 g+55%
  2. Channels200 vs 257+28%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT Micron UV V2CRT Micron UV V2≈ £1009.0
Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power25 W10 W
Channels200257
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,07683
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight480 g310 g
Width122 mm140 mm
Height165 mm60 mm
Depth35 mm35 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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