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CRT Micron UV V2 vs PNI Escort HP 446

What Micron UV V2 does better (1) and where Escort HP 446 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

CRT Micron UV V2
CRT · 2025Micron UV V2
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
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PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
0 advantages
8.8Range & power8.3
9.8Features9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Micron UV V2Escort HP 446
122 × 16535110 × 11025
Micron UV V2Escort HP 446Difference
Height165 mm110 mm+55 mm
Width122 mm110 mm+12 mm
Depth35 mm25 mm+10 mm

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

Why is Micron UV V2 better than Escort HP 446?

  1. Transmit power25 W vs 15 W+67%

Why is Escort HP 446 better than Micron UV V2?

Escort HP 446 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

CRT Micron UV V2CRT Micron UV V2≈ £1009.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power25 W15 W
Channels200199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,0761,074
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
Weight480 g—
Width122 mm110 mm
Height165 mm110 mm
Depth35 mm25 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
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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