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Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000 vs Midland Alan 78 Pro

What KCB-3000 does better (3) and where Alan 78 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-3000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-3000
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ £80
Higher score
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Midland Alan 78 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 78 Pro
0 advantages≈ £100
6.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-3000Alan 78 Pro
189 × 7457180 × 35140
KCB-3000Alan 78 ProDifference
Height74 mm35 mm+39 mm
Width189 mm180 mm+9 mm
Depth57 mm140 mm−83 mm
Weight630 g850 g−220 g

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

Why is KCB-3000 better than Alan 78 Pro?

  1. Weight630 g vs 850 g+35%
  2. Channels80 vs 402×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is Alan 78 Pro better than KCB-3000?

Alan 78 Pro 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 - 27.405 MHz26.565–27.99125 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8040
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight630 g850 g
Width189 mm180 mm
Height74 mm35 mm
Depth57 mm140 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5 und 3,5 mm, 3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse6 PIN
Radios in the base pack11
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