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Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition

What KCB-H-1000 does better (1) and where Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
1 advantage≈ £110
vs
Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ £140
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
67 × 1585070 × 14030
KCB-H-1000Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionDifference
Height158 mm140 mm+18 mm
Width67 mm70 mm−3 mm
Depth50 mm30 mm+20 mm
Weight360 g220 g+140 g

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

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition: No

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than KCB-H-1000?

  1. Weight360 g vs 220 g+64%
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
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,800 mAh
Battery voltage—7.2 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries too—Yes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight360 g220 g
Width67 mm70 mm
Height158 mm140 mm
Depth50 mm30 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke
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