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Midland CT990-EBR vs TALKPOD A361CB PLUS

What CT990-EBR does better (2) and where A361CB PLUS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland CT990-EBR
Midland · 2025CT990-EBR
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ £130
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TALKPOD A361CB PLUS
TALKPOD · 2024A361CB PLUS
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ £240
8.0Range & power2.7
5.1Ruggedness7.6

Why is CT990-EBR better than A361CB PLUS?

  1. Transmit power10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Channels257 vs 803.2×

Why is A361CB PLUS better than CT990-EBR?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
Specifications

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Midland CT990-EBRMidland CT990-EBR≈ £1307.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur VHF, Amateur UHFVHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)Yes—
Frequency ranges430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz—
Transmit power10 W5 W
Channels25780
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)83—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity3,600 mAh—
Battery voltage7.4 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight310 g—
Width140 mm—
Height60 mm—
Depth35 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
DisplayBacklit displayColour display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radioYes—
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm—
Radios in the base pack1—
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