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6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
PT-31Escort HP 8500
| PT-31 | Escort HP 8500 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 160 mm | −50 mm |
| Width | 120 mm | 180 mm | −60 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 52 mm | −25 mm |
| Weight | 424 g | 900 g | −476 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PT-31 better than Escort HP 8500?
- Weight424 g vs 900 g2.1×
Why is Escort HP 8500 better than PT-31?
Escort HP 8500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 26.565 - 27.99125 MHz | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 80 | 80 |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 424 g | 900 g |
| Width | 120 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 52 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A, microSD, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 2,5 und 3,5 mm |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |









