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Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB vs President MC Kinley

What AE 5900 Mini SSB does better (1) and where MC Kinley wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 5900 Mini SSB
Albrecht · 2026AE 5900 Mini SSB
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ £160
vs
President MC Kinley
President · 2022MC Kinley
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ £260
Higher score
9.3Range & power9.3
4.5Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 5900 Mini SSBMC Kinley
122 × 16535170 × 52150
AE 5900 Mini SSBMC KinleyDifference
Height165 mm52 mm+113 mm
Width122 mm170 mm−48 mm
Depth35 mm150 mm−115 mm
Weight700 g1,000 g−300 g

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

Why is AE 5900 Mini SSB better than MC Kinley?

  1. Weight700 g vs 1,000 g+43%

Why is MC Kinley better than AE 5900 Mini SSB?

MC Kinley 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 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8080
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage13.8 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight700 g1,000 g
Width122 mm170 mm
Height165 mm52 mm
Depth35 mm150 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Noise reductionYes—
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5mm Klinke, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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