Dimensions
Size comparison
38CB-500 CB
| 38 | CB-500 CB | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm | 185 mm | −65 mm |
| Width | 190 mm | 124 mm | +66 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 38 mm | −3 mm |
| Weight | 840 g | 620 g | +220 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 38 better than CB-500 CB?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is CB-500 CB better than 38?
- Weight840 g vs 620 g+35%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB 27 MHz |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 26.565 - 27.99125 MHz | 26.565–27.99125 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 80 | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 142 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 840 g | 620 g |
| Width | 190 mm | 124 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 35 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 9 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
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