Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition
Portable CB Radio with Digital Squelch and 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery
The Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition is Midland's best-selling portable CB transceiver, featuring an integrated 2800mAh lithium-ion battery pack and a USB-C port for universal charging. The Digital Squelch activates automatically upon receiving an incoming signal, eliminating the need for manual intervention and ensuring consistently clean and immediate communication.
Thanks to the 2800mAh Li-Ion battery pack — with twice the cycle life of 1800mAh rechargeable AA batteries — and full recharging in a maximum of two hours via a USB-C/USB-C cable, the Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition offers an efficient and universal power system usable anywhere without a wall charger. The LED charge indicators display charging progress and completion in real time. The lightweight body of just 182 grams makes it the ideal companion for everyday use.
Professional Audio Quality with Noise Blanker and ANL Filter
The audio quality of the Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition is ensured by the Noise Blanker and ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) filters, which suppress external interference and vehicle noise, guaranteeing clear reception even in difficult environmental conditions. The selectable output power between 4W and 1W allows transmission to be adapted to different operating situations.
European Versatility and Advanced Features
Support for all European bands in the range 26.565–27.99125 MHz makes the Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition an ideal companion for travel across European Union countries. The Scan and Dual Watch functions, direct access to the EMG emergency channel, fast channel selection and keypad lock complete a technical profile designed for those seeking efficiency and versatility in portable CB communication. The 2-pin Midland microphone/accessory socket ensures compatibility with the brand's extensive range of accessories.
Box Contents
The Midland Alan 42 DS Lithium Edition is supplied complete with: transceiver, 2800mAh Li-Ion battery pack 3 cells (12V), USB-C/USB-C charging cable, empty housing for alkaline batteries, car adapter with external antenna socket, antenna, belt clip and wrist strap.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating bands | 26.565 – 27.99125 MHz (Default: 40CH FM 4W) |
| Output power | 4W AM/FM |
| High/Low power | 4W / 1W selectable |
| Digital Squelch | Yes – automatic activation |
| Noise Blanker | Yes |
| ANL – Dynamic Noise Limiter | Yes |
| Scan | Yes |
| Dual Watch | Yes |
| Emergency channel | Yes – direct access EMG |
| Fast channel selection | Yes |
| Keypad lock | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Power supply | Li-Ion battery pack 2800mAh 3 cells (12V) |
| Charging | USB-C/USB-C – full charge in max 2 hours |
| Microphone/accessory socket | 2-pin Midland |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 x 70 x 165 mm |
| Weight | 182 g |