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Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000 vs PNI Escort HP 8001L

What KCB-3000 does better (2) and where Escort HP 8001L wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-3000
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ £80
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PNI Escort HP 8001L
PNI · 2026Escort HP 8001L
0 advantages≈ £80
6.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-3000Escort HP 8001L
189 × 7457115 × 18036
KCB-3000Escort HP 8001LDifference
Height74 mm180 mm−106 mm
Width189 mm115 mm+74 mm
Depth57 mm36 mm+21 mm
Weight630 g800 g−170 g

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

Why is KCB-3000 better than Escort HP 8001L?

  1. Weight630 g vs 800 g+27%
  2. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is Escort HP 8001L better than KCB-3000?

Escort HP 8001L has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8040
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight630 g800 g
Width189 mm115 mm
Height74 mm180 mm
Depth57 mm36 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, 2,5 und 3,5 mm, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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