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Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs PNI Escort HP 82

What KCB-H-1000 does better (0) and where Escort HP 82 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
0 advantages≈ £110
vs
PNI Escort HP 82
PNI · 2023Escort HP 82
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000Escort HP 82
67 × 15850150 × 3563
KCB-H-1000Escort HP 82Difference
Height158 mm35 mm+123 mm
Width67 mm150 mm−83 mm
Depth50 mm63 mm−13 mm
Weight360 g325 g+35 g

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

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than Escort HP 82?

KCB-H-1000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 82 better than KCB-H-1000?

  1. Weight360 g vs 325 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

PNI Escort HP 82PNI Escort HP 82≈ £1008.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight360 g325 g
Width67 mm150 mm
Height158 mm35 mm
Depth50 mm63 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C
Radios in the base pack—1
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