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Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000 vs Midland Alan 78 Pro

What KCB-H-1000 does better (4) and where Alan 78 Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Maas-Elektronik KCB-H-1000
Maas-Elektronik · 2025KCB-H-1000
4 advantages≈ £110
vs
Midland Alan 78 Pro
Midland · 2025Alan 78 Pro
0 advantages≈ £100
6.3Range & power3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

KCB-H-1000Alan 78 Pro
67 × 15850180 × 35140
KCB-H-1000Alan 78 ProDifference
Height158 mm35 mm+123 mm
Width67 mm180 mm−113 mm
Depth50 mm140 mm−90 mm
Weight360 g850 g−490 g

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

Why is KCB-H-1000 better than Alan 78 Pro?

  1. Weight360 g vs 850 g2.4×
  2. USB-C chargingYes · Alan 78 Pro: No
  3. Channels80 vs 402×
  4. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is Alan 78 Pro better than KCB-H-1000?

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 voltage—12 V
Power sourceRechargeable packMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight360 g850 g
Width67 mm180 mm
Height158 mm35 mm
Depth50 mm140 mm
ShockproofYes—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsUSB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm6 PIN
Radios in the base pack—1
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