Dimensions
Size comparison
MA1RB669
| MA1 | RB669 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 57 mm | −14 mm |
| Width | 140 mm | 158 mm | −18 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm | 33 mm | +182 mm |
| Weight | 1,100 g | 148 g | +952 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is MA1 better than RB669?
- Transmit power50 W vs 1 W50×
- Channels999 vs 1662.4×
- DisplayBacklit display vs No display
Why is RB669 better than MA1?
- Weight1,100 g vs 148 g7.4×
- USB-C chargingNo · MA1: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF | PMR446, Freenet |
| Licence | Amateur licence | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | — | No |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | Yes | — |
| Frequency ranges | 420 - 450 MHz; 144 - 148 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz | 446 MHz; 149 MHz |
| Transmit power | 50 W | 1 W |
| Channels | 999 | 16 |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | — | 260 |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | Yes |
| Squelch | adjustable | adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 12 V | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | Rechargeable pack |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Standby time | — | 30 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 1,100 g | 148 g |
| Width | 140 mm | 158 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 57 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm | 33 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | No display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | Yes |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 4 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| FM radio | Yes | — |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | — | Yes |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | Yes | — |
| PC programmable | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke, RJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, USB-A | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
