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PNI Escort HP 446 vs TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus

What Escort HP 446 does better (2) and where TD-V712 Plus wins (0) — every spec side by side.

PNI Escort HP 446
PNI · 2025Escort HP 446
8.4Score
2 advantages
vs
TIDRADIO TD-V712 Plus
TIDRADIO · 2025TD-V712 Plus
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ £30
Higher score
8.3Range & power7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Escort HP 446TD-V712 Plus
110 × 1102562 × 11537
Escort HP 446TD-V712 PlusDifference
Height110 mm115 mm−5 mm
Width110 mm62 mm+48 mm
Depth25 mm37 mm−12 mm

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

Why is Escort HP 446 better than TD-V712 Plus?

  1. Transmit power15 W vs 10 W+50%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is TD-V712 Plus better than Escort HP 446?

TD-V712 Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsAmateur UHFVHF, UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceAmateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges400 - 470 MHz400–480 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz
Transmit power15 W10 W
Channels199199
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)1,074—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight—283 g
Width110 mm62 mm
Height110 mm115 mm
Depth25 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Flashlight—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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