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Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition vs TTI TCB-900 Evo

What Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition does better (0) and where TCB-900 Evo wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ £140
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TTI TCB-900 Evo
TTI · 2026TCB-900 Evo
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ £140
6.3Range & power6.3

Why is Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition better than TCB-900 Evo?

Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TCB-900 Evo better than Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition?

TCB-900 Evo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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TTI TCB-900 EvoTTI TCB-900 Evo≈ £1407.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.965 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,800 mAh—
Battery voltage7.2 V12 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socketCar socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Design & durability
Weight220 g—
Width70 mm—
Height140 mm—
Depth30 mm—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse
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