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CRT SS 7900V vs Retevis MA1

What SS 7900V does better (0) and where MA1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

CRT SS 7900V
CRT · 2022SS 7900V
0 advantages≈ £200
vs
Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026MA1
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £210
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Why is SS 7900V better than MA1?

SS 7900V has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MA1 better than SS 7900V?

  1. Weight1,500 g vs 1,100 g+36%
Specifications

Side by side

CRT SS 7900VCRT SS 7900V≈ £200
Retevis MA1Retevis MA1≈ £2109.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz
Transmit power50 W50 W
Channels—999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—12 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight1,500 g1,100 g
Width2,000 mm140 mm
Height3,050 mm43 mm
Depth600 mm215 mm
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A
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