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Midland Alan 42 DS Power vs President Jerry

What Alan 42 DS Power does better (1) and where Jerry wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Midland Alan 42 DS Power
Midland · 2025Alan 42 DS Power
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ £120
vs
President Jerry
President · 2025Jerry
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ £85
Higher score
6.3Range & power6.3
4.0Battery2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Alan 42 DS PowerJerry
70 × 14030152 × 6637
Alan 42 DS PowerJerryDifference
Height140 mm66 mm+74 mm
Width70 mm152 mm−82 mm
Depth30 mm37 mm−7 mm
Weight220 g305 g−85 g

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

Why is Alan 42 DS Power better than Jerry?

  1. Weight220 g vs 305 g+39%

Why is Jerry better than Alan 42 DS Power?

Jerry has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

President JerryPresident Jerry≈ £854.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustable, digital squelchautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries, Car socketRechargeable pack, Car socket
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight220 g305 g
Width70 mm152 mm
Height140 mm66 mm
Depth30 mm37 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scanYesYes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinke, 2,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
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