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Cobra AM1055 FLT vs Kenwood PKT-300

What AM1055 FLT does better (3) and where PKT-300 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Cobra AM1055 FLT
Cobra · 2025AM1055 FLT
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ £100
Higher score
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Kenwood PKT-300
Kenwood · 2025PKT-300
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ £100
8.7Range & power6.5
8.3Ruggedness2.7

Why is AM1055 FLT better than PKT-300?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx23.5×
  2. Weight45 g vs 140 g3.1×
  3. Maximum range (claimed)12 km vs 9 km+33%

Why is PKT-300 better than AM1055 FLT?

PKT-300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Cobra AM1055 FLTCobra AM1055 FLT≈ £1009.1
Kenwood PKT-300Kenwood PKT-300≈ £1003.9
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
Maximum range (claimed)12 km9 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)121—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Call tones10—
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Power sourceRechargeable packRechargeable pack
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight45 g140 g
Width—50 mm
Height—98 mm
Depth—27 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP52
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx2
FloatsYes—
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlack, OrangeBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scanYesYes
FlashlightYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYesYes
Monitor button—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors2,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke
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