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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs Midland Alan 100 Plus B

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (4) and where Alan 100 Plus B wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ £160
Higher score
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Midland Alan 100 Plus B
0 advantages
9.3Range & power8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBAlan 100 Plus B
122 × 16535190 × 38124
AE 5900 Mini SSBAlan 100 Plus BDifference
Height165 mm38 mm+127 mm
Width122 mm190 mm−68 mm
Depth35 mm124 mm−89 mm
Weight700 g1,200 g−500 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than Alan 100 Plus B?

  1. Transmit power12 W vs 4.5 W2.7×
  2. Weight700 g vs 1,200 g+71%
  3. Channels80 vs 402×
  4. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

Alan 100 Plus B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965–27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W4.5 W
Channels8040
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V—
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,200 g
Width122 mm190 mm
Height165 mm38 mm
Depth35 mm124 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke4 Pin socket
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