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Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs Radioddity CB-500 CB

What KCB-H-1000 does better (2) and where CB-500 CB wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
2 advantages≈ £110
vs
Radioddity CB-500 CB
Radioddity · 2024CB-500 CB
0 advantages≈ £100
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000CB-500 CB
67 × 15850124 × 18538
KCB-H-1000CB-500 CBDifference
Height158 mm185 mm−27 mm
Width67 mm124 mm−57 mm
Depth50 mm38 mm+12 mm
Weight360 g620 g−260 g

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

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than CB-500 CB?

  1. Weight360 g vs 620 g+72%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is CB-500 CB better than KCB-H-1000?

CB-500 CB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB 27 MHz
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565–27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels80—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight360 g620 g
Width67 mm124 mm
Height158 mm185 mm
Depth50 mm38 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Dual watchYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm—
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