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Cobra AM1055 FLT vs DYNASCAN R-58

What AM1055 FLT does better (3) and where R-58 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cobra AM1055 FLT
Cobra · 2025AM1055 FLT
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ £100
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DYNASCAN R-58
DYNASCAN · 2025R-58
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ £85
8.7Range & power8.4
7.1Battery5.6
8.3Ruggedness7.4
5.5Features9.2

Why is AM1055 FLT better than R-58?

  1. Weight45 g vs 243 g5.4×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+25%
  3. Channels16 vs 82×

Why is R-58 better than AM1055 FLT?

  1. Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121 vs 155+28%
Specifications

Side by side

Cobra AM1055 FLTCobra AM1055 FLT≈ £1009.1
DYNASCAN R-58DYNASCAN R-58≈ £857.8
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels168
Maximum range (claimed)12 km12 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,600 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight45 g243 g
Width—115 mm
Height—55 mm
Depth—35 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
FloatsYes—
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, OrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
FM radio—Yes
Key lockYes—
Roger beepYesYes
Voice encryption / scrambler—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack21
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