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Dimensions
Size comparison
Alan 42 DS Lithium EditionTaylor IV
| Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition | Taylor IV | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 140 mm | 165 mm | −25 mm |
| Width | 70 mm | 150 mm | −80 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 45 mm | −15 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 1,100 g | −880 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than Taylor IV?
- Weight220 g vs 1,100 g5×
Why is Taylor IV better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?
Taylor IV has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 26.565 - 27.99125 MHz | 26.565 - 27.405 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 80 | 80 |
| Squelch | automatic, adjustable, digital squelch | automatic, adjustable |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,800 mAh | — |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 12 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket | Mains / 12 V vehicle |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 1,100 g |
| Width | 70 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 140 mm | 165 mm |
| Depth | 30 mm | 45 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | — | Yes |
| Channel scan | Yes | Yes |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | Yes |
| Connectors | 3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke | 6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke, USB-A |
| Radios in the base pack | — | 1 |
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