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Cobra AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km vs PNI PMR R40

What AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km does better (0) and where PMR R40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cobra AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km
0 advantages
vs
PNI PMR R40
PNI · 2026PMR R40
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ £25
Higher score
4.2Range & power7.9

Why is AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km better than PMR R40?

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

Why is PMR R40 better than AM655 PMR-Walkie-Talkie 8km?

  1. Maximum range (claimed)8 km vs 10 km+25%
  2. Channels8 vs 162×
Specifications

Side by side

PNI PMR R40PNI PMR R40≈ £255.6
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels816
Maximum range (claimed)8 km10 km
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)—154
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Power & battery
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Battery voltage—3.7 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—140 g
Width—170 mm
Height—55 mm
Depth—30 mm
Display—No display
ColoursBlackCamouflage
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
Channel scan—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmable—Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack22
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