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Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs President George FCC

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (2) and where George FCC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £140
vs
President George FCC
President · 2026George FCC
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ £260
Higher score
6.3Range & power9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionGeorge FCC
70 × 14030185 × 17256
Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionGeorge FCCDifference
Height140 mm172 mm−32 mm
Width70 mm185 mm−115 mm
Depth30 mm56 mm−26 mm
Weight220 g1,190 g−970 g

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

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than George FCC?

  1. Weight220 g vs 1,190 g5.4×
  2. Channels80 vs 402×

Why is George FCC better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

  1. Transmit power4 W vs 12 W3×
Specifications

Side by side

Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W12 W
Channels8040
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—142
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socketMains / 12 V vehicle
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight220 g1,190 g
Width70 mm185 mm
Height140 mm172 mm
Depth30 mm56 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—9
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Noise reduction—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm KlinkeUSB-A, 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke, 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack—1
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