vs
6.3Range & power6.3
7.8Battery4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
CB-80Alan 42 DS Power
| CB-80 | Alan 42 DS Power | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 61 mm | 140 mm | −79 mm |
| Width | 120 mm | 70 mm | +50 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 30 mm | +11 mm |
| Weight | 290 g | 220 g | +70 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is CB-80 better than Alan 42 DS Power?
CB-80 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Alan 42 DS Power better than CB-80?
- Weight290 g vs 220 g+32%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 26.565 - 27.99125 MHz | 26.565 - 27.99125 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 80 | 80 |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable | automatic, adjustable, digital squelch |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V | 7.2 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 290 g | 220 g |
| Width | 120 mm | 70 mm |
| Height | 61 mm | 140 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 30 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | Yes |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm | 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | 1 |
