Cobra RX680
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| Frequency | 462.5625-467.7125 MHz (22 FRS channels + 38 preset channel/code combinations = 60 preset channels) |
| Bands | FRS (no GMRS repeater channels) |
| TX power | 0.5 / 2 W (2W max (FRS). 0.5W on channels 8-14. NO 5W GMRS capability. FCC Part 95 FRS — no license required.) |
| Modes | FM |
| Battery | Li-poly mAh / V |
| Weight | 250 g (8.8 oz) - Approximate ~250g. |
| Connector | fixed (non-removable) |
| Year | 2022 |
| antenna | fixed (non-removable) |
| accessory | headset jack |
| charging | dock charger contacts + micro-USB |
| power req | Rechargeable Li-poly battery (built-in). Dock charger + micro-USB cable included. |
Estimated (unverified): FRS radio - no license required (0.5W/2W). '60 channels' = 22 FRS frequencies + 38 preset frequency/code combinations. IP54 (splash- and dust-resistant, NOT submersible). 'Up to 38 miles' is a marketing figure (real range typically under 2 mi). Li-ion pack (no AA backup).
A rugged, family-friendly FRS walkie talkie that handles rain and dust (IP54). It has 60 preset channels ready out of the box, with no programming needed. NOAA weather with alerts, VOX for hands-free use, an LED flashlight with SOS, and a vibrating alert. It is rechargeable with a dock charger and Micro-USB, and sold as a 2-pack. Simple enough for kids, tough enough for outdoor adults.
2 W FRS only, with no 5 W GMRS capability and no repeater channels. IP54 is splash-resistant, not waterproof (the ACXT1035R is IP67). Fixed antenna. No Bluetooth, scanner, or app connectivity. Range is limited (2-5 miles realistic). Micro-USB charging (not USB-C). Reviews note average audio quality. Some reviewers prefer the Motorola T800 series at a similar price.
A rugged family FRS radio. The RX680 is a straightforward FRS walkie talkie for camping, hiking, and outdoor family use. It is rugged (IP54) with NOAA weather, VOX, and a flashlight. It is not a smart connected radio: there is no Bluetooth, Qi charging, or app. For water use that needs real waterproofing, the ACXT1035R FLT (IP67, floats) is the better pick.
The Cobra RX680 is a rugged bubble-pack walkie-talkie sold in pairs, and unlike many radios in its class it is genuinely license-free: it is an FRS radio, transmitting at up to two watts on the shared channels and a half-watt on the FRS-only ones, so anyone can use it legally with no license at all. That simplicity is the whole pitch, a grab-and-go pair of radios for a campsite, a worksite, or keeping track of kids at a theme park.
It presents 60 "channels," which is really the 22 FRS frequencies plus 38 of those same frequencies pre-paired with privacy codes for convenience, along with 121 codes total, NOAA weather with alerts, a VibrAlert vibrating ringer, VOX hands-free, and an LED flashlight. One spec to keep honest: it is rated IP54, which is splash- and dust-resistant, not submersible, so despite "rugged waterproof" marketing it should not go underwater. Cobra's "38-mile range" is likewise an ideal-conditions figure; expect well under two miles in normal use.
It charges from a rechargeable lithium pack via a dock or USB, with no AA backup. The near-identical Cobra RX685 is the same radio in store-exclusive packaging, and if you want a version that actually floats and submerges, the ACXT1035R FLT is the waterproof step up.