ALAN 42 Multi

In assessing the ALAN 42 Multi I can join most of the previous speakers.
- The supplied "rubber antenna" is only average;
- The display can be read only good if you tilt the device by about 15 ° to 20 ° backward;
- The volume of the internal speaker is a bit weak (not the playback quality);
- Protective bag can be used only unfortunately the smaller 6-way battery compartment.

+ High-quality and stable housing;
+ Thoughtful service;
+ Wide range of accessories;
* Car adapter with connection for supply and an external antenna (antenna device is then disabled)
* 6-fold battery (for batteries or rechargeable batteries), without charging socket
* 8-battery (for batteries or rechargeable batteries), charging socket (do not use if batteries are used!)
* Plug-in charger (only) to recharge the battery compartment 8er when batteries are used
+ Antenna Connector BNC;
+ Connections for microphone and speaker;
+ Herabsetzbare transmit power (saves energy for short distances and visual connections);
+ Stable belt clip;
+ Long standby time (several days with 8-battery compartment);
+ Many country standards, including D3 (40 AM/1W, 80FM / 4W)
+ Lots of accessories available

The minuses fall from my point of view not so much weight as they can easily be eliminated, or do not bother me great.
A better antenna's in stores for between 10 and 15th Since the device has a BNC antenna connector, using a different antenna is not a problem. I would just be careful that it is not too long, so that the antenna socket is not exposed to high mechanical stress.
The unhappy selected speaker can be eradicated through an external speaker microphone (15 to 20).
To use the device at work or in the car makes sense anyway.
The display, which is easy to read only at a tilt backwards ... Well, I turn on the machine, select a channel and then use the unit. Neither I watch all the time, the S-meter, nor do I permanently any other functions a.

I especially like that I ALAN 42 with the car adapter and mobile antenna as a mobile device in the car / motorcycle and on a 13.8 V power supply at home can use at the station antenna.

Of course, the ALAN 42 greater than PMR, LPD or Freenet devices, but the much higher transmission power and the frequency of the 11-m band have when it comes to coverage, unbeatable advantages.

I use the device to work (communication to industrial facilities), when riding a motorcycle in the group and just for fun. I would recommend the ALAN 42.