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Midland CT990-EBR vs PNI Escort HP 446

What CT990-EBR does better (1) and where Escort HP 446 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ £130
vs
PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
2 advantages
Higher score
7.9Range & power8.3
3.7Features9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

CT990-EBREscort HP 446
140 × 6035110 × 11025
CT990-EBREscort HP 446Difference
Height60 mm110 mm−50 mm
Width140 mm110 mm+30 mm
Depth35 mm25 mm+10 mm

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

Why is CT990-EBR better than Escort HP 446?

  1. Channels257 vs 199+29%

Why is Escort HP 446 better than CT990-EBR?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 15 W+50%
  2. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83 vs 1,07412.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1308.0
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz400 - 470 MHz
Transmit power10 W15 W
Channels257199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)831,074
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight310 g—
Width140 mm110 mm
Height60 mm110 mm
Depth35 mm25 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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