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Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs President Barry II

What KCB-H-1000 does better (2) and where Barry II wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
2 advantages≈ £110
vs
President Barry II
President · 2025Barry II
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000Barry II
67 × 15850125 × 18045
KCB-H-1000Barry IIDifference
Height158 mm180 mm−22 mm
Width67 mm125 mm−58 mm
Depth50 mm45 mm+5 mm
Weight360 g900 g−540 g

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

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than Barry II?

  1. Weight360 g vs 900 g2.5×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · Barry II: No

Why is Barry II better than KCB-H-1000?

Barry II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

President Barry IIPresident Barry II≈ £1006.0
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 voltage—12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packCar socket
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight360 g900 g
Width67 mm125 mm
Height158 mm180 mm
Depth50 mm45 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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