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Jopix HAM-10 vs Midland CT990-EBR

What HAM-10 does better (1) and where CT990-EBR wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Jopix HAM-10
Jopix · 2025HAM-10
1 advantage≈ £160
vs
Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £130
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Dimensions

Size comparison

HAM-10CT990-EBR
182 × 17553140 × 6035
HAM-10CT990-EBRDifference
Height175 mm60 mm+115 mm
Width182 mm140 mm+42 mm
Depth53 mm35 mm+18 mm
Weight1,500 g310 g+1,190 g

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

Why is HAM-10 better than CT990-EBR?

  1. Transmit power40 W vs 10 W4×

Why is CT990-EBR better than HAM-10?

  1. Weight1,500 g vs 310 g4.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Jopix HAM-10Jopix HAM-10≈ £160
Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1308.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateurAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges28 - 29.7 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power40 W10 W
Channels—257
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—83
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—3,600 mAh
Battery voltage13.8 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight1,500 g310 g
Width182 mm140 mm
Height175 mm60 mm
Depth53 mm35 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 4polige Mikrofonbuchse2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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