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Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000 vs Midland Alan 100 Plus B

What KCB-4000 does better (3) and where Alan 100 Plus B wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-4000
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ £50
Higher score
vs
Midland Alan 100 Plus B
1 advantage
6.3Range & power8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-4000Alan 100 Plus B
126 × 13039190 × 38124
KCB-4000Alan 100 Plus BDifference
Height130 mm38 mm+92 mm
Width126 mm190 mm−64 mm
Depth39 mm124 mm−85 mm
Weight820 g1,200 g−380 g

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

Why is KCB-4000 better than Alan 100 Plus B?

  1. Weight820 g vs 1,200 g+46%
  2. Channels80 vs 402×
  3. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is Alan 100 Plus B better than KCB-4000?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 4.5 W+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.965–27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4.5 W
Channels8040
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustable—
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V—
Power sourceCar socket—
USB-C chargingNo—
Design & durability
Weight820 g1,200 g
Width126 mm190 mm
Height130 mm38 mm
Depth39 mm124 mm
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels4—
Channel scanYes—
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke4 Pin socket
Radios in the base pack1—
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