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Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs Radtel RT-860G Multi Band

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (2) and where RT-860G Multi Band wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ £140
Higher score
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Radtel RT-860G Multi Band
Radtel · 2025RT-860G Multi Band
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ £30
7.1Battery8.6

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than RT-860G Multi Band?

  1. Battery capacity2,800 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+40%
  2. DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display

Why is RT-860G Multi Band better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition: Yes
  2. Channels80 vs 1,02412.8×
Specifications

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Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB 27 MHz
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)—Yes
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz64–108 MHz, 840–999 MHz, 136–174 MHz, 400–480 MHz
Transmit power4 W—
Channels801,024
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelch—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V—
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socket—
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight220 g—
Width70 mm—
Height140 mm—
Depth30 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayMonochrome display
ColoursBlack—
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Weather channels / alerts—Yes
Key lockYes—
GPS—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYes—
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke—
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