Dimensions
Size comparison
Alan 78 ProCB-500 CB
| Alan 78 Pro | CB-500 CB | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 35 mm | 185 mm | −150 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 124 mm | +56 mm |
| Depth | 140 mm | 38 mm | +102 mm |
| Weight | 850 g | 620 g | +230 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Alan 78 Pro better than CB-500 CB?
Alan 78 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is CB-500 CB better than Alan 78 Pro?
- Weight850 g vs 620 g+37%
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | CB | CB 27 MHz |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | — |
| Frequency ranges | 26.565–27.99125 MHz | 26.565–27.99125 MHz |
| Transmit power | 4 W | 4 W |
| Channels | 40 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic, digital squelch | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery voltage | 12 V | — |
| Power source | Mains / 12 V vehicle | — |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 850 g | 620 g |
| Width | 180 mm | 124 mm |
| Height | 35 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 140 mm | 38 mm |
| Display | Monochrome display | Monochrome display |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | — |
| Weather channels / alerts | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 6 PIN | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 1 | — |
