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Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000 vs PNI Escort HP 9700

What KCB-3000 does better (1) and where Escort HP 9700 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-3000
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £80
Higher score
vs
PNI Escort HP 9700
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9700
0 advantages≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-3000Escort HP 9700
189 × 7457115 × 15038
KCB-3000Escort HP 9700Difference
Height74 mm150 mm−76 mm
Width189 mm115 mm+74 mm
Depth57 mm38 mm+19 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 9700?

  1. Weight630 g vs 800 g+27%

Why is Escort HP 9700 better than KCB-3000?

Escort HP 9700 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
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight630 g800 g
Width189 mm115 mm
Height74 mm150 mm
Depth57 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige MikrofonbuchseUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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