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Alinco DJ-P421MA vs Cobra AM1055 FLT

What DJ-P421MA does better (0) and where AM1055 FLT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Alinco DJ-P421MA
Alinco · 2024DJ-P421MA
0 advantages≈ £90
vs
Cobra AM1055 FLT
Cobra · 2025AM1055 FLT
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ £100
Higher score
9.1Ruggedness8.3

Why is DJ-P421MA better than AM1055 FLT?

DJ-P421MA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is AM1055 FLT better than DJ-P421MA?

  1. Weight96 g vs 45 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra AM1055 FLTCobra AM1055 FLT≈ £1009.1
Radio & range
Radio standardsJapan specified low-power (422 MHz)PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)—No
Frequency ranges—446 MHz
Transmit power—0.5 W
Channels—16
Maximum range (claimed)—12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—121
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Call tones—10
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Power sourceAA / AAA batteries, Rechargeable packRechargeable pack
Runs on AA/AAA batteries tooYes—
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight96 g45 g
Width54 mm—
Height92 mm—
Depth18 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Floats—Yes
Display—Backlit display
Colours—Black, Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Roger beep—Yes
Voice encryption / scramblerYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack—2
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