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Midland CT990-EBR vs Radtel RT-1000 Pro

What CT990-EBR does better (2) and where RT-1000 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £130
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Radtel RT-1000 Pro
Radtel · 2026RT-1000 Pro
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ £170
8.0Range & power6.6
7.3Battery7.8
3.8Features6.5

Why is CT990-EBR better than RT-1000 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity3,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh+44%
  2. Transmit power10 W vs 8 W+25%

Why is RT-1000 Pro better than CT990-EBR?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · CT990-EBR: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
Radtel RT-1000 ProRadtel RT-1000 Pro≈ £1707.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz
Transmit power10 W8 W
Channels257—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh2,500 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight310 g307 g
Width140 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth35 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 lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
GPS—Yes
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mmUSB-C
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