Dimensions
Size comparison
RichardMA1
| Richard | MA1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160 mm | 43 mm | +117 mm |
| Width | 170 mm | 140 mm | +30 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 215 mm | −163 mm |
| Weight | 1,100 g | 1,100 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Richard better than MA1?
Richard has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MA1 better than Richard?
MA1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Amateur licence |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 28 - 29.7 MHz | 420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz |
| Transmit power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Channels | — | 999 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 13.8 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,100 g | 1,100 g |
| Width | 170 mm | 140 mm |
| Height | 160 mm | 43 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 215 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | — | 4 |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| FM radio | — | Yes |
| Key lock | — | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A, 2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke | 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
