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Midland CT990-EBR vs President Richard

What CT990-EBR does better (1) and where Richard wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ £130
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President Richard
President · 2025Richard
1 advantage≈ £170
3.8Features7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

CT990-EBRRichard
140 × 6035170 × 16052
CT990-EBRRichardDifference
Height60 mm160 mm−100 mm
Width140 mm170 mm−30 mm
Depth35 mm52 mm−17 mm
Weight310 g1,100 g−790 g

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

Why is CT990-EBR better than Richard?

  1. Weight310 g vs 1,100 g3.5×

Why is Richard better than CT990-EBR?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 50 W5×
Specifications

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Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power10 W50 W
Channels257—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V13.8 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight310 g1,100 g
Width140 mm170 mm
Height60 mm160 mm
Depth35 mm52 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke
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