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Midland 38 vs President Jerry

What 38 does better (0) and where Jerry wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland 38
Midland · 202638
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
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President Jerry
President · 2025Jerry
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ £85
6.3Range & power6.3
3.6Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

38Jerry
190 × 12035152 × 6637
38JerryDifference
Height120 mm66 mm+54 mm
Width190 mm152 mm+38 mm
Depth35 mm37 mm−2 mm
Weight840 g305 g+535 g

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

Why is 38 better than Jerry?

38 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Jerry better than 38?

  1. Weight840 g vs 305 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Midland 38Midland 38≈ £1005.2
President JerryPresident Jerry≈ £854.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)142—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchadjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage12 V7.4 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleRechargeable pack, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight840 g305 g
Width190 mm152 mm
Height120 mm66 mm
Depth35 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reductionYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack11
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