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6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
KCB-4000Escort HP 5500
| KCB-4000 | Escort HP 5500 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 130 mm | 115 mm | +15 mm |
| Width | 126 mm | 115 mm | +11 mm |
| Depth | 39 mm | 36 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 820 g | 500 g | +320 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is KCB-4000 better than Escort HP 5500?
KCB-4000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Escort HP 5500 better than KCB-4000?
- Weight820 g vs 500 g+64%
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 - 27.405 MHz | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 80 | 80 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 154 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Car socket | Car socket |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 820 g | 500 g |
| Width | 126 mm | 115 mm |
| Height | 130 mm | 115 mm |
| Depth | 39 mm | 36 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 4 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
