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CRT SS 9900 vs President Richard

What SS 9900 does better (0) and where Richard wins (2) — every spec side by side.

CRT SS 9900
CRT · 2022SS 9900
0 advantages≈ £210
vs
President Richard
President · 2025Richard
2 advantages≈ £170
Dimensions

Size comparison

SS 9900Richard
1,570 × 4802,460170 × 16052
SS 9900RichardDifference
Height480 mm160 mm+320 mm
Width1,570 mm170 mm+1,400 mm
Depth2,460 mm52 mm+2,408 mm
Weight2,100 g1,100 g+1,000 g

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

Why is SS 9900 better than Richard?

SS 9900 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Richard better than SS 9900?

  1. Weight2,100 g vs 1,100 g+91%
  2. DisplayMonochrome display vs Backlit display
Specifications

Side by side

CRT SS 9900CRT SS 9900≈ £210
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges28 - 29.69 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power50 W50 W
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage—13.8 V
Power source—Mains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C charging—No
Design & durability
Weight2,100 g1,100 g
Width1,570 mm170 mm
Height480 mm160 mm
Depth2,460 mm52 mm
DisplayMonochrome displayBacklit display
ColoursYellowBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke
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