Dimensions
Size comparison
MartinCB-500 CB
| Martin | CB-500 CB | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 35 mm | 185 mm | −150 mm |
| Width | 115 mm | 124 mm | −9 mm |
| Depth | 165 mm | 38 mm | +127 mm |
| Weight | 571 g | 620 g | −49 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Martin better than CB-500 CB?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
- Weight571 g vs 620 g+9%
Why is CB-500 CB better than Martin?
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 | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz | 26.565–27.99125 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 80 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 571 g | 620 g |
| Width | 115 mm | 124 mm |
| Height | 35 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 165 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
