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Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000 vs Midland 18

What KCB-3000 does better (0) and where 18 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-3000
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £80
Higher score
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Midland 18
Midland · 202518
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-300018
189 × 7457114 × 43180
KCB-300018Difference
Height74 mm43 mm+31 mm
Width189 mm114 mm+75 mm
Depth57 mm180 mm−123 mm
Weight630 g499 g+131 g

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

Why is KCB-3000 better than 18?

KCB-3000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 18 better than KCB-3000?

  1. Weight630 g vs 499 g+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 18Midland 18≈ £70
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V6 V
Power sourceCar socketCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight630 g499 g
Width189 mm114 mm
Height74 mm43 mm
Depth57 mm180 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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