Dimensions
Size comparison
RichardVB70
| Richard | VB70 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160 mm | 188 mm | −28 mm |
| Width | 170 mm | 142 mm | +28 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 41 mm | +11 mm |
| Weight | 1,100 g | 998 g | +102 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Richard better than VB70?
Richard has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is VB70 better than Richard?
- DisplayBacklit display vs Colour display
- Weight1,100 g vs 998 g+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | VHF, UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 28 - 29.7 MHz | 144–148 MHz, 108–136 MHz |
| Transmit power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Channels | — | 758 |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,100 g | 998 g |
| Width | 170 mm | 142 mm |
| Height | 160 mm | 188 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 41 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Colour display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
