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Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000 vs Midland 28

What KCB-3000 does better (1) and where 28 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-3000
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £80
Higher score
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Midland 28
Midland · 202528
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ £70
6.3Range & power6.3
8.6Features2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-300028
189 × 7457180 × 43114
KCB-300028Difference
Height74 mm43 mm+31 mm
Width189 mm180 mm+9 mm
Depth57 mm114 mm−57 mm
Weight630 g499 g+131 g

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

Why is KCB-3000 better than 28?

  1. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is 28 better than KCB-3000?

  1. Weight630 g vs 499 g+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 28Midland 28≈ £703.9
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, adjustableadjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight630 g499 g
Width189 mm180 mm
Height74 mm43 mm
Depth57 mm114 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels—5
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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