Cobra ACXT1035R FLT review

The ACXT1035R FLT is built for trips near water. Cobra rates the radio IP67 and designs it to float, and a feature it calls BURP expels water from the speaker grill after a dunk. The most useful extra for families is Rewind-Say-Again, which replays the last 20 seconds of incoming audio, handy when a child's message is lost in wind. You get 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, NOAA weather alerts and memory for 10 channel and code combinations. The 2-pack includes a 2-port charge dock with a USB cable and rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, so you can swap in standard AA cells on a long trip. Cobra advertises up to 37 miles, a best-case number. Treat a few miles as realistic in hills or trees. At $129.95 list for the pair, it costs more than the Midland GXT1000VP4 but adds full waterproofing and floating.

Who it is for

Paddlers, boaters and families near water who want license-free radios that float.

Price

$129.95 list for a 2-pack with charge dock at the Cobra store when checked.

List price $129.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Floating design with an IP67 waterproof rating
• 22 channels and 121 privacy codes
• Rewind-Say-Again replays the last 20 seconds of incoming audio
• Memory for up to 10 channel and privacy code combinations
• BURP feature clears water from the speaker grill

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Floats if dropped overboard
• Strength: Replay button helps when a message is missed in wind or water noise
• Strength: Comes with a 2-port charge dock and rechargeable AA batteries
• Weakness: Cobra's up to 37 mile figure is for ideal conditions
• Weakness: Some color and pack options showed as unavailable when checked
• Weakness: No repeater support

Key facts

• Price: $129.95 per 2-pack
• Waterproofing: IP67, floats
• Channels: 22 plus 121 privacy codes
• Rated range: Up to 37 miles
• Batteries: Rechargeable NiMH AA

Where it ranks

Cobra ACXT1035R FLT is No. 5 in our Best Two Way Radios verdict.