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Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000 vs President Jimmy III

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

Maas-Elektronik KCB-4000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-4000
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ £50
vs
President Jimmy III
President · 2025Jimmy III
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ £45
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
7.3Features8.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-4000Jimmy III
126 × 13039115 × 13045
KCB-4000Jimmy IIIDifference
Height130 mm130 mm=
Width126 mm115 mm+11 mm
Depth39 mm45 mm−6 mm
Weight820 g560 g+260 g

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

Why is KCB-4000 better than Jimmy III?

KCB-4000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Jimmy III better than KCB-4000?

  1. Weight820 g vs 560 g+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)154—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V13.2 V
Power sourceCar socketMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight820 g560 g
Width126 mm115 mm
Height130 mm130 mm
Depth39 mm45 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels4—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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