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PNI Escort HP 446 vs Radtel RT-900 BT

What Escort HP 446 does better (1) and where RT-900 BT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
1 advantage
Higher score
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Radtel RT-900 BT
Radtel · 2025RT-900 BT
1 advantage≈ £30
8.3Range & power7.0

Why is Escort HP 446 better than RT-900 BT?

  1. Transmit power15 W vs 8 W+88%

Why is RT-900 BT better than Escort HP 446?

  1. Channels199 vs 256+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHF—
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz65–108 MHz, 108–136 MHz, 136–260 MHz, 260–330 MHz
Transmit power15 W8 W
Channels199256
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Width110 mm—
Height110 mm—
Depth25 mm—
DisplayBacklit display—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Monitor buttonYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
ConnectorsRJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse—
Radios in the base pack1—
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