I've bought ALAN 42 a few weeks ago. The device has proved to be true all-rounder! As a handheld radio thanks to rechargeable battery and 8xAA 6xAA battery compartment always enough power is there. The operation is very easy, thanks to Quick-UP or Quick-DOWN button you can select quickly in increments of 10 between the channels, the normal UP and DOWN button accepts the choice of single channel. This needs to press a maximum of 16 times to select among all the 120 channels. I especially like the car adapter with the additional antenna connection. Thus, the device can replace a wholesome mobile device! Only the enclosed protective sleeve is not to be used. Squeezed to the device in there, you realize that it sits like a brawn in their jackets. The bag breaks out quickly, use after only 2-3 times. In addition, the device does not fit with the 6xAA battery compartment in the bag, with the 8xAA specialist! However, the device itself has convinced me perfectly and since the bag is not notwendg for operation: 5 stars!