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Luiton LT-198 vs Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000

What LT-198 does better (1) and where KCB-4000 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Luiton LT-198
Luiton · 2026LT-198
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-4000
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

LT-198KCB-4000
104 × 25108126 × 13039
LT-198KCB-4000Difference
Height25 mm130 mm−105 mm
Width104 mm126 mm−22 mm
Depth108 mm39 mm+69 mm
Weight416 g820 g−404 g

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

Why is LT-198 better than KCB-4000?

  1. Weight416 g vs 820 g+97%

Why is KCB-4000 better than LT-198?

KCB-4000 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 power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight416 g820 g
Width104 mm126 mm
Height25 mm130 mm
Depth108 mm39 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—4
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors4polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
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