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PNI Escort HP 446 vs President Richard

What Escort HP 446 does better (0) and where Richard wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
0 advantages
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President Richard
President · 2025Richard
1 advantage≈ £170
9.2Features7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 446Richard
110 × 11025170 × 16052
Escort HP 446RichardDifference
Height110 mm160 mm−50 mm
Width110 mm170 mm−60 mm
Depth25 mm52 mm−27 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 446 better than Richard?

Escort HP 446 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Richard better than Escort HP 446?

  1. Transmit power15 W vs 50 W3.3×
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFAmateur
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz28 - 29.7 MHz
Transmit power15 W50 W
Channels199—
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.8 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight—1,100 g
Width110 mm170 mm
Height110 mm160 mm
Depth25 mm52 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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