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Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000 vs PNI Escort HP 9700

What KCB-4000 does better (0) and where Escort HP 9700 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-4000
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
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PNI Escort HP 9700
PNI · 2025Escort HP 9700
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-4000Escort HP 9700
126 × 13039115 × 15038
KCB-4000Escort HP 9700Difference
Height130 mm150 mm−20 mm
Width126 mm115 mm+11 mm
Depth39 mm38 mm+1 mm
Weight820 g800 g+20 g

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

Why is KCB-4000 better than Escort HP 9700?

KCB-4000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 9700 better than KCB-4000?

  1. Weight820 g vs 800 g+2%
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
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight820 g800 g
Width126 mm115 mm
Height130 mm150 mm
Depth39 mm38 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels4—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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