Walkie talkies & GMRS
Cobra ACXT645
Cobra
Splashproof FRS pair with NOAA alerts and an SOS flashlight on rechargeable AA cells.
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What you get
Two license-free FRS radios with 22 channels and 121 privacy codes. NOAA weather alerts and an LED flashlight with SOS are built in. Each runs on three rechargeable AA NiMH cells that charge in a two-port dock.
- Rugged, splashproof (IPX4) walkie talkie with up to 35-mile claim
- 22 channels x 121 privacy codes
- NOAA weather alerts, LED flashlight with SOS
- 5-step VOX hands-free, patented VibrAlert
- Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries plus 2-port charge dock
Pros and cons of the Cobra ACXT645
Pros
- VibrAlert and five-step VOX cover quiet use and hands-free use.
- Light at 5.06 oz per radio.
Cons
- IPX4 means splashes only so keep it dry on the water.
Specs
- Radio service
- FRS
- License neededFCC license for GMRS transmit
- No
- Channels
- 22
- Rangemaker's claim, ideal conditions
- 35 miles
- NOAA alertsounds an alarm for a warning
- Yes
- Waterproofing
- IPX4/JIS4
- Battery type
- 3x AA NiMH rechargeable per radio (included)
- Radios in the box
- 2
- Weight
- 5.06 oz (143 g)
Why it scores 7.7
7.7/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- NOAA weather alert
- Rechargeable batteries
- Waterproof rating
- Transmit power of 2 W or more
- 22 channels or more
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