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Midland 8001 Pro vs President George FCC

What 8001 Pro does better (1) and where George FCC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland 8001 Pro
Midland · 20268001 Pro
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ £220
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President George FCC
President · 2026George FCC
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ £260
9.3Range & power9.0
6.2Features3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

8001 ProGeorge FCC
175 × 13555185 × 17256
8001 ProGeorge FCCDifference
Height135 mm172 mm−37 mm
Width175 mm185 mm−10 mm
Depth55 mm56 mm−1 mm
Weight1,200 g1,190 g+10 g

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

Why is 8001 Pro better than George FCC?

  1. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is George FCC better than 8001 Pro?

George FCC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Midland 8001 ProMidland 8001 Pro≈ £2209.5
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power12 W12 W
Channels8040
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12.6 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight1,200 g1,190 g
Width175 mm185 mm
Height135 mm172 mm
Depth55 mm56 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
VOX sensitivity levels99
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor buttonYesYes
Noise reduction—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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