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2.6Range & power9.3
Why is Escort HP 72 better than MC Kinley?
Escort HP 72 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MC Kinley better than Escort HP 72?
- Transmit power4 W vs 12 W3×
- Channels8 vs 8010×
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 12 W |
| Channels | 8 | 80 |
| Squelch | adjustable | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | — | 12 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | — | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 1,000 g |
| Width | — | 170 mm |
| Height | — | 52 mm |
| Depth | — | 150 mm |
| Display | — | Backlit display |
| Colours | Green, Red, Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | — | Yes |
| Connectors | — | 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
