Motorola goes hunting for walkie-talkies
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If Motorola does end up getting out of the mobile phone business, we hope it's not counting on walkie-talkies as the future. Moto has already launched its fashionable "TLKR" line, and now we hear that it's launching a new "Talkabout" two-way radio with a camo design and a choice of five hunting-call "buddy tones"--duck, goose, turkey, elk, and coyote, according to Slippery Brick.
Yes, it's not exactly the same as downloading the latest Beyonce ring tone (that could be suicide around people with firearms anyway), but it sure seems to be getting closer, at least where the marketing angles are concerned. If they start coming out with "special edition" walkie-talkies, that may be real reason for worry.
By the way, if you really are a serious hunter, the T9650RCAMO has a range of 28 miles, speech activation, vibrating alerts, and weather channels. And we didn't make a single Dick Cheney joke.
I have to agree with you that these radios are a joke. Yes, Motorola isn't doing too great right now. But, the professional two way radio division is a staple division to the company. On that level, they produce the best product in its industry.
Now, if you're a really serious hunter (and have some money in your pocket), then I recommend the MOTOTRBO XPR6500. This radio is going to cost you $600+, but it is almost like a cell phone. It is digital, which means that the signal will go farther than analog. It is also water resistant, which any hunter will appreciate.
Will it go 28 miles? NO. But no radio will. I have no clue why they try to market them as long distance communication devices.