Price: $39.95
(as of Feb 15, 2025 11:21:51 UTC – Details)
The Cobra RX180 is a compact and lightweight two-way radio/walkie talkie for everyone, from the novice to the professional radio enthusiast. With up to 18-mile range, Built-in Flashlight, NOAA Weather Alerts, Battery/Power Saver and more, the RX180 is great for clear communication, inside and outdoors.
Compact and Reliable – Walkie talkies have an 18-mile range and provide easy access to 22 preset channels. Compact enough to take with on all your outdoor adventures and the unique circuit extends battery life when not transmitting or receiving.
Voice-Activated Transmission (VOX) – Hands-free usage to automatically transmit when you speak so you can keep your arms and hands free. Great when hunting or for construction sites or other working conditions.
NOAA Weather – Get 24/7 access to 10 different NOAA weather channels so you can always be prepared and connected with those you are traveling with in the instance you run into bad weather conditions.
LED Flashlight – Be prepared in any environment with the push of a button. Use the LED Flashlight or enable SOS function, which makes this two-way radio the perfect addition to your camping, biking, hiking, picnic, or outdoor exercise accessories.
Call Tones – 10 selectable tones to distinguish between different parties as well as a channel scan feature so you can automatically scan channels for incoming transmissions. Communicate clear in working areas like hotel, security, and construction.
USA Engineered & Supported – With over 50 years of proven reliability, our USA-engineered communication solutions and supported products exemplify superior technology and quality craftsmanship.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the two-way radio’s build quality, resiliency, and ease of use. They find it well-made, durable, and easy to clip on to jeans or thick yoga pants. The plastic is sturdy, and the radios can be dropped without damage. Many customers find them simple to set up and operate, with only on/off and push-to-talk controls needed. They also appreciate the long battery life and communication ability. However, opinions vary regarding functionality, range, value for money, and sound quality.
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S. B. –
Work well and good range
These work good for my intended purpose, which was to better communicate with my wife when we are in separate places in the house or outside in the yard.
Jack Murphy –
Very good audio, robust design, nice features….but 32 miles is a big stretch!!!
Works great with the kids. Easy to use, very quick response when transmitting and receiving. Previous set of inexpensive units took almost 1/2 second to connect; these respond quickly.Only issue is the advertised 32 mile max range. That would have to be in free space or in the middle of an ocean or sea, or from a two mile high peak. High power mode is 1.5 watts and that stretches out to 2-3 miles on a good day in the real world.
Wandering Jessica –
Are These Walkie Talkies Right for You?
As someone who regularly hikes and camps, I’ve found these Cobra Walkie Talkies to be incredibly useful for group activities. Here’s what you need to know to decide if they’re right for you:Buy these if you:- Need reliable communication for hiking, camping, or outdoor group activities- Want weather updates through NOAA channels- Need a splash-proof device that can handle rain- Like having a built-in flashlight for convenience- Want rechargeable batteries instead of disposablesSkip these if you:- Need professional-grade communication equipment- Require guaranteed communication beyond 5 miles- Are looking for the absolute cheapest optionReal-World Performance:While advertised range is 30+ miles, expect 2-5 miles in actual outdoor conditions with trees and terrain. This is typical for all consumer walkie-talkies and is plenty for most hiking and camping scenarios. Battery life is solid, and the low battery indicator gives plenty of warning before needing a recharge.Bottom Line:These are excellent recreational walkie-talkies for outdoor enthusiasts. They strike a good balance between features and usability, making them perfect for families and hiking groups who need reliable short-range communication. The splash-proof design and NOAA weather access add real value for outdoor use.
Tamatha –
Not too good
They are suppose to work 38 miles apart but this is not true. The stopped working after they were only 2 blocks apart. Very disappointed in this product
Lee Brewer –
Don’t believe the hype 38 miles!?! Not 38 feet
We were very excited to have the Cobra Walkie Talkies in time for our Bike trip in Southport, NC. Charged up the radios night before and sat down with wife and reviewed the instructions so she knew how to use radio while we were riding (with optional headset and VOX). We were ready to go and decided to try the radio in our cottage which is not 40 feet long. We could hear each other while looking at each other so that’s thumbs up. As soon as she stepped into bedroom front of the house and I stepped in back bedroom-nada…so we tried not using the headsets and could hear better but not when using VOX! We wanted to use the VOX since riding bikes but not working when stepping in opposite rooms- in same house!! We tried different settings channels and no improvement. We decided to take anyway and off and on during day we tried calling each other in same building with no luck. Super frustrating as we thought we had the right tool for this trip. We will be returning this set including the optional hands free headset by Cobra as well. Wanted to like this but failed us. Battery life did seemed to be good as was on all day and only down one bar at 11:00 pm but hey, did not use any functions so no wonder…good radar detectors however
Jensen Whittal –
Works great!
Got these bad boys as a present from my buddy. We both use them at work. They hold up well with the loud noises of mechanic tools in the background. They have very clear audio and work perfectly with our other shop. Walkies, 100% recommend. Great value for the money! Not to big or to small either. I do wish they charged with a type c cable but the stand works great.
Village Market –
Work great, unless you’re near each other…
We use these in a mid-size grocery store to communicate with other employees.PROS:-Excellent range (signal travels through steel/concrete well)-Clear communication with minimum static/interference (unless next to each other – see below)-Lots of bells and whistles including a huge range of channels and sub-channelsCONS:-They don’t like to be next to each other – they will squeal like a pig in heat if you try to talk in one while another is on and near you – we have to turn the other off or move at least 3 feet away in order to talk-The antenna is quite long and can dig into your side when crouching if placed on your belt (or apron pocket like we have)-Brittle charging ports – several have broken or bent on us when trying to insert the micro USB charging cable (be very careful when plugging it in to avoid damaging it)I’d imagine these would work best for situations where people aren’t working near each other. If you need radios while working near other people who have one close by, you may want to search for a different brand.
VS –
Work as supposed, have good perks.
Awesome radios. Support ear peaces and USB charging that allows me to charge them on the go in my car. Can keep them hooked to the charger and use as long as needed. We use them when drive two cars to communicate in the rural areas with poor or no cellular signal. No regret, happy.
ADOLFO VELEZ TORRES –
AUNQUE NOS LOS HE USADO AÚN TIENE MUY BUENAS REFERENCIAS TANTO QUE ME VOY A COMPRAR OTRO PAR CON EL BENEFICIO DE LA DUDA LE DOY LAS 5 ESTRELLAS
Alessio de Toledo Rodrigues –
Ótima qualidade e funciona muito bem
Danae Cordova –
Se sienten de buena calidad, resistentes y bonitos ♡
Kaysermx –
Muy buenos radios tienen un excelente alcance. Dentro de la ciudad dan aproximadamente 800m-1 km. A diferencia de unos midland que tengo que según son más potentes y no dan ese alcance. Otra cosa a destacar es la duración de la batería puede durar fácilmente 3 días de uso continuo sin ocupar recarga
Rigoberto Sevilla R –
Buen producto llego a tiempo muy buena experiencia de compra