{"title":"Cobra","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCobra Two Way Radios in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobra is an American brand that has been making consumer two way radios for decades, and the range here is entirely twin packs. That is the sensible way to buy them, since a single radio is not much use, and it means one purchase covers a pair of vehicles, a farm gate and a house, or two people on a hike. NeonSales carries 4 Cobra products, from R1,060 for an AM255 pair up to R3,538 for an AM1055 pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Cobra products does NeonSales stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM255:\u003c\/strong\u003e entry twin pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM655:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated to 8km, twin pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM855:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated to 10km, twin pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM1055:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated to 12km, twin pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBe realistic about the range figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat that means in practice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAchievable across open water or between hilltops, considerably less elsewhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame conditions apply, the higher figure reflects better output and antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM1055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe top rating in the range, still line of sight dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are measured under ideal line of sight conditions with nothing in between. Handheld radios do not bend around hills or through buildings. In suburban terrain expect a fraction of the rated distance, and on a farm with rolling ground expect somewhere in between. The higher-rated models genuinely do reach further than the lower ones, so the comparison between them holds even though the absolute numbers do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the extra money goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving up the range buys transmit power, better antenna performance and usually more features such as weather alerts, more channels and longer battery life. If you are covering a smallholding, the AM255 or AM655 is likely enough. If you are covering distance across a farm or between vehicles on a trail, the AM855 or AM1055 earns the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these work with other brands?\u003c\/strong\u003e Radios on the same frequencies and channel spacing can generally communicate regardless of brand. Matching channel and any privacy code is what matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a licence?\u003c\/strong\u003e Requirements around radio frequency use vary by band and by circumstance. Confirm your own position before transmitting rather than relying on general guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Cobra over a cheaper radio?\u003c\/strong\u003e Build quality, battery life and range under real conditions. If you need a pair of radios for an occasional event, budget options exist. For regular use, the difference shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy a single radio?\u003c\/strong\u003e This range is stocked as twin packs only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gadgets\"\u003eGadgets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/torches-and-flashlights\"\u003eTorches and Flashlights\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cobra-am1055-2-way-radio-12km-2-pack","title":"COBRA AM1055 2-WAY RADIO 12KM 2 PACK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCobra AM1055 Floating Two Way Radios: waterproof 12km walkie talkies for camping, hiking and water sports\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobile coverage runs out well before the good campsites do. Once you are into a river valley, a game reserve or anywhere far enough from a tower, a phone becomes a camera with a torch attached. The Cobra AM1055 two way radios are built for exactly that territory, keeping a group in contact when the network cannot, and doing it with a set of design choices aimed squarely at people who take their gear near water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt floats, and it survives the swim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost radios that go into a river do not come out working. The AM1055 is engineered to do both. The housing floats, so a unit knocked off a kayak or dropped off a jetty stays on the surface instead of disappearing into the silt. It also carries an IPX7 waterproof rating, meaning full submersion is survivable rather than fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobra pairs that with a burp function, which clears water trapped in the speaker grille. Water sitting against a speaker cone muffles audio badly, and this feature expels it so the radio comes back to full volume rather than sounding drowned for the rest of the trip. For paddling, fishing, boating and anything else where a soaking is a matter of when rather than if, this combination is the whole argument for the AM1055.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRange and channel capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum performance range reaches up to 12 kilometres, giving plenty of headroom for keeping a walking group connected, coordinating between vehicles on a convoy, or staying in touch between a base camp and a party out exploring. As with all two way radios, that figure represents ideal open conditions, and terrain will shape real world results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 16 channels and 121 privacy codes to work with, producing 1963 possible combinations. That volume of options is what keeps your conversation yours in a busy area, where other groups on common channels would otherwise be talking over you. The radio stores and scans up to 10 channels and channel or privacy code combinations, so switching between a family channel and a wider group channel takes a button press rather than a fresh setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for carrying, not just for using\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit weighs 45 grams, light enough that clipping one to a pack strap or belt is genuinely unnoticeable. The compact body and rubberised grip hold securely in wet or dusty hands, which is precisely when a smooth plastic radio tends to slip away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built in LED light handles the small tasks that come up after dark, and VibrAlert provides a silent vibrating notification for incoming transmissions. That last feature is more useful than it sounds. When you are stalking wildlife, sitting in a hide, or simply do not want a squawking radio announcing your position, a vibration lets you know someone is calling without broadcasting the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharging and what comes in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set arrives ready to use with rechargeable NiMH batteries, a micro USB cable and a two port charging dock that takes both radios at once. Belt clips are included. A single dock handling the pair is a small convenience that matters at the end of a long day, when the alternative is juggling two cables and remembering which unit still needs charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor campers, hikers, anglers, paddlers, off road drivers and event organisers who need dependable short range communication that will not fail at the first splash, the AM1055 covers the essentials properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating and Waterproof Design: Floating and waterproof (IPX7) two-way radio with up to 12 km range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and Lightweight: 45 grams weight of each will not interfere with your adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Channels and 121 Privacy Codes: Combine 16 channels, 121 privacy codes, and 1963 Privacy Combinations, to secure your conversations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12km plus range: Perfect performance range for your indoor or outdoor activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory Locations: Store and scan up to 10 channels and channel\/privacy code combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurp: Expel water from inside the speaker grill in case the radio is dropped in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat’s Included: Two Cobra AM1055 FLT Two-Way Radios, Micro-USB Cable, Two-Port Charging Dock, Belt Clips, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x COBRA AM1055 2-WAY RADIO 12KM 2 PACK\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"COBRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239245615344,"sku":"15745","price":3538.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/Cobra-AM1055-2-Way-Radios.jpg?v=1787236063"},{"product_id":"cobra-am655-2-way-radio-8km-2-pack","title":"COBRA AM655 2-WAY RADIO 8KM 2 PACK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCobra AM655 2-Way Radio, Two Pack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellular coverage is a promise somebody else makes. A pair of licence free radios is a promise you make to yourself: press the button, the other person hears you, with no tower in the loop and no data bundle draining in the background. The Cobra AM655 two pack is built on that idea, which is why it tends to end up living permanently in a hiking pack, a farm bakkie, a boat locker or a site office rather than being packed away between trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handset stands 176.5 mm tall, measures 56 mm by 47 mm and weighs 114 grams. That is a hand sized radio rather than a pocket toy, and the difference matters more than it sounds. A longer body carries a longer antenna, and antenna length is most of what turns a quoted range figure into a real one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the AM655 range figure actually means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobra rates the radio at up to 12 kilometres, 300,000 square feet, or 25 floors. Those three numbers describe three different worlds and it is worth knowing which one applies to you. Twelve kilometres is line of sight across open water, a valley or a plain with nothing standing in the way. Three hundred thousand square feet is the figure to hold in mind on a showground, a game farm or a large caravan park. Twenty five floors is the vertical measure, relevant in a hotel, a construction site or a multi storey centre where the obstruction is concrete rather than distance. Read the number that matches where you will be standing and the radio will not disappoint you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivacy codes, and why 121 of them matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicence free bands are shared bands. On a long weekend at a popular reserve, several groups will be sitting on the same channels having entirely separate conversations. Privacy codes do not encrypt anything, but they do filter. Your handsets ignore any transmission that does not carry your code, so the radio stays quiet unless your own group is speaking. With 121 codes available, finding a combination nobody nearby is using takes about ten seconds and saves an afternoon of listening to strangers organise their braai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHands free operation with VOX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoice activated transmission opens the channel when you start speaking, so the radio can stay clipped to a shoulder strap while your hands are on a rope, a steering wheel, a rod or a tent pole. That is the difference between a radio you actually use and one that stays in the bag because reaching for it is a nuisance. Channel scan does the opposite job, sweeping the band to find where traffic is, which is how you relocate a group that has drifted off the channel everyone agreed on at the car park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEighteen hours between charges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 mAh lithium polymer pack is rated for 18 hours of continuous use on the standard duty cycle of 90 percent standby, 5 percent talk and 5 percent listen. In plain terms that is a full day in the field with the radio switched on throughout, rather than a full day of talking. Charge both handsets overnight and most weekends never need a second thought about power. Five selectable alert tones let each person choose a sound they recognise, which stops turned heads every time a radio chirps on a shared table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting a pair up in the car park\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no configuration to speak of. Switch both handsets on, agree a channel, agree a privacy code, and confirm you can hear each other before anybody walks away. Doing that check at the vehicle takes thirty seconds and saves the classic mistake of discovering, an hour up a trail, that one radio was left on a different code. Write the channel and code on a strip of tape inside the battery door if the group changes often, because the person who needs the radio most is usually the person least interested in remembering settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSold as a pair for a reason\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single radio has nobody to talk to, so the AM655 ships as two. Add a second pair and the group extends to four handsets sharing one channel and one privacy code. The radio carries a water resistance rating, listed in the specifications below, which covers rain and spray on deck rather than immersion, so a sudden Highveld thunderstorm or a wet morning on the water is no cause for concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are choosing between a budget bubble pack radio and something you will still be using in five years, the AM655 sits firmly in the second category. It is the pair you buy once, keep charged and stop thinking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 12 kilometres, 300,000 square feet, 25 floors max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 channels and 121 privacy codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPX2 water-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice-activated transmission (vox)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 selectable tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel scan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e  \n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Radio Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 kilometres, 300,000 square feet, 25 floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber Of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber Of Privacy Codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000mAH Li-Polymer Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended 18 hours of continuous usage (90% standby \/ 5% talk \/ 5% listen)\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"COBRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239245648112,"sku":"15743","price":1969.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/01_cobra_am655_2-way_radio_-_two_pack.jpg?v=1787812818"},{"product_id":"cobra-am255-2-way-radio-2-pack","title":"COBRA AM255 2-WAY RADIO 2 PACK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCobra Adventure AM245 2-Way Radio, Twin Pack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo handsets, one charging cable, no contract and no airtime. The Cobra Adventure AM245 twin pack is the simplest way to keep a small group connected once phone signal thins out, on a campsite, a farm, a fishing trip or a busy shopping centre. Each radio weighs 65 g and stands 131 mm tall, so it clips to a belt or drops into a jacket pocket without anyone noticing it is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight channels cover ordinary group chatter and the LCD display shows the channel and battery state at a glance. Auto squelch trims the hiss between messages, a roger beep tone confirms you have finished speaking, and call alert gets attention when someone has wandered off. Battery saver circuitry stretches the six rechargeable AAA NiMH cells supplied in the box, a low battery indicator warns you before they run flat, and the micro USB cable with its Y plug charges both radios from a single port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the AM245 suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies, campers and anyone who wants a spare set living permanently in the bakkie. Range is quoted at 5 km in open conditions, which in practice means clear contact across a campsite or a farmyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5km Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Saver Circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Alert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoger Beep Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Squelch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeystroke Tone Signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Low Indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6AAA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-USB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith \"Y\" Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e  \n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable AAA Batteries included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"COBRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239252922608,"sku":"15742","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/01_81-z945jvbl._sl1500.jpg?v=1787812820"},{"product_id":"cobra-am855-2-way-radio-10km-2-pack","title":"COBRA AM855 2-WAY RADIO 10KM 2 PACK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCobra AM855 Two-Way Radios, 2 Pack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost two way radios are sold on range alone, which is a shame, because the thing that decides whether a pair of radios stays useful for years is far more ordinary: how easily they get charged. The Cobra AM855 pack answers that with a two port dock. Both handsets stand in one cradle, on one plug, in one place. Nobody hunts for a cable, nobody arrives at the trailhead with a flat radio, and the pair is ready every time somebody reaches for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the AM855 box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo radios, the two port charging dock, a micro USB cable, belt clips and rechargeable batteries. That is a complete kit rather than a starting point, which is worth checking against anything else you are considering. Plenty of radios in this class arrive expecting you to supply your own cells and your own charger, and the cost of both tends to close the price gap quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSixteen channels and 121 privacy codes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen channels give a group somewhere to move when the one you started on gets busy, and 121 privacy codes filter what you hear on whichever channel you land on. The codes are not encryption and should never be treated as such, but they do keep your handset silent while other parties on the same frequency go about their business. In a crowded environment, a campsite over school holidays or a large event with several teams working, that filtering is what makes the radio pleasant to carry rather than an irritation on your hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRange, read three ways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum range is quoted as up to 12 kilometres, 300,000 square feet, or 25 floors. Open ground with clear line of sight gets you the first figure. The square footage figure is the practical one for a venue, a farm or a market, where obstructions are low and scattered. The floor count applies inside a building, where concrete and steel absorb far more signal than distance ever does. Radios in this class do not defeat terrain, and no manufacturer can promise otherwise, so choose the number that matches your ground and set expectations accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVoice activation, scanning and tones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoice activated transmission lets the radio work while your hands are busy, which is the whole point on a build site, at a shoot or while riding. Channel scan sweeps for active traffic, useful when part of your group has changed channel without telling anyone. Five selectable tones give each handset a recognisable alert, so a group of four is not all reaching for their belt at the same chirp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA full day of runtime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery life is rated at 18 hours of continuous use, measured on a 90 percent standby, 5 percent talk and 5 percent listen duty cycle. Real world use rarely exceeds that ratio, so a full day of marshalling, hunting or working is well within reach on a single charge. Drop both handsets into the dock at the end of the day and they are ready before breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize, weight and water resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit weighs 114 grams and measures 176.5 mm by 56 mm by 47 mm, which is compact enough to clip and forget, and long enough to carry a usable antenna. The radios are water resistant to the rating shown in the specifications, meaning rain, spray and damp hands are no trouble, though they are not built for submersion. Keep them out of the dam and they will handle everything else a South African weekend can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharging habits that keep radios alive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRechargeable handsets fail for one boring reason: they get stored flat. The dock solves that by making charging the default resting position rather than a task somebody has to remember. Leave the cradle plugged in wherever the gear lives, in the garage, the office or the tack room, and put the radios back in it the moment you are done. A pair treated that way is ready on demand for years, while an identical pair left loose in a drawer will be dead on the day you finally need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should buy the AM855 pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone coordinating people across ground where phones are unreliable or too slow. Convoy drivers on gravel, hunting parties, site foremen, event crews, parents at a large campsite and anyone who has ever stood on a ridge waving both arms at a vehicle that cannot see them. Two handsets get you started, and further pairs join the same channel and code without any setup beyond turning the dial. The AM855 is a sensible upgrade path too: because everything runs on the same licence free band, you are never locked into buying more of one brand to grow the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet both handsets to a channel and code, confirm contact before you split up, and keep the dock plugged in somewhere obvious. That is the entire operating manual, and it is why radios like these still outperform a phone the moment coverage disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Channels and 121 Privacy Codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10+ km range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant (IPX2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice-Activated Transmission (VOX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 selectable tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Scan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and Lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e  \n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Radio Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 kilometres, 300,000 square feet, 25 floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Privacy Codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000mAH Li-Polymer Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended 18 hours of continuous usage (90% standby \/ 5% talk \/ 5% listen)\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Cobra AM855 Two-Way Radios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Micro-USB Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Two-Port Charging Dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Belt Clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Rechargeable NiMH Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"COBRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239262097648,"sku":"15744","price":2567.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2651\/0008\/files\/01_cobra_am855_two-way_radios.jpg?v=1787812818"}],"url":"https:\/\/neonsales.co.za\/collections\/cobra.oembed","provider":"NeonSales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}