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Cobra AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km vs Icom IC-F29SDR

What AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km does better (0) and where IC-F29SDR wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Cobra AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km
0 advantages
vs
Icom IC-F29SDR
Icom · 2025IC-F29SDR
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ £240
Higher score
4.2Range & power9.4

Why is AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km better than IC-F29SDR?

AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is IC-F29SDR better than AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 11 km+38%
  2. Channels8 vs 486×
  3. Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Icom IC-F29SDRIcom IC-F29SDR≈ £2409.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446, dPMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoYes
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz; 446 - 446.2 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels848
Maximum range (claimed)8 km11 km
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Power & battery
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Battery voltage—7.2 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—270 g
Width—52 mm
Height—112 mm
Depth—29 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Military standard (MIL-STD-810)—Yes
Display—Backlit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scan—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm—Yes
Connectivity
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