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Why is Escort HP 72 better than CB-500 CB?
Escort HP 72 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is CB-500 CB better than Escort HP 72?
CB-500 CB has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB 27 MHz |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 26.565–27.99125 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 8 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | — | 620 g |
| Width | — | 124 mm |
| Height | — | 185 mm |
| Depth | — | 38 mm |
| Display | — | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Green, Red, Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
