SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Atlantic
hurricane season is in effect through Nov.
30, making it important for families to have an emergency
preparedness plan and kit. Two-way radios from Motorola
Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) are a must-have communication tool for
use in severe weather situations and emergencies such as
hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, winter storms, emergency
evacuations and Amber alerts by combining NOAA weather channels and
alerts with powerful two-way communications and durable,
weatherproof housing. The latest MT350R series of consumer
Talkabout® two-way radios feature convenient emergency preparedness
features and a weatherproof design.
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Emergency Preparedness On-The-Go
Two-way radios with National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) weather channels are important to include in
emergency preparedness kits. They are helpful for those who
are constantly on the go or in the great outdoors. When out of cell
phone range, they help keep families prepared for changing weather
conditions and provide peace-of-mind with reliable two-way
communication in the most challenging settings. They can help
warn of pending storm dangers through access to seven
NOAA/Environment Canada (EC) weather channels and four marine VHF
channels, which receive continuous broadcasts of local and regional
weather updates.1 NOAA Weather Radio (NWR)
broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches,
forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, so families
have access to important alerts even in the most remote
locations.
During power outages when cell phone towers are down, two-way
radios provide an alternate means of communication. While
standard desktop weather radios are helpful at home to monitor NWR
broadcasts, they do not feature FRS/GMRS two-way communications,
which are important in the aftermath of a storm and for outdoor
use. And, in case of an accident or emergency, they can also
be set in the emergency alert mode to transmit an alert siren to
other radios followed by transmission of any spoken or incidental
sounds.
Weatherproof Motorola Talkabout MT350R Radios
The latest Motorola Talkabout MT350R two-way radios take
emergency preparedness to the next level with convenient features
and design. They are weatherproof and engineered to withstand
the effects of rain, snow and other wet conditions, while
maintaining reliable communications. The radios meet IP54
foreign material intrusion standards, including withstanding
splashing water and dust from any direction. For added
convenience during nighttime adventures and in case of a power
outage, the radios are equipped with a built-in flashlight.
Additionally, the MT350R radios feature flexible charging
options for ultimate mobility and convenience. The unique
design of the MT series uses a high-efficiency mini-USB wall
adapter, which consumes less power during idle conditions.
You can also charge using a mini-USB car charger (sold separately)
or use standard alkaline batteries when no power outlet is
available or during power outages. The MT350R radios also
feature Talkabout Clear, which provides improved audio performance
for clearer transmissions at a higher volume by reducing
distortion.
Pricing
The Motorola Talkabout MT350R radios have an MSRP of
$89.99 per pair, which includes two
radios, two belt clips, one wall charging adapter with y-cable, two
NiMH rechargeable battery packs (650 mAH) and an emergency
preparedness checklist sheet. It is available in orange. Also
available as MT352R which comes with higher capacity batteries
(1300 mAH) and is available in silver (MSRP $99.99).
For a full listing of features and additional information on the
2012 Motorola TALKABOUT series of products, please visit
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.
About Motorola Solutions
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communication solutions and services for enterprise and government
customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications
technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be
their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on
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1 Service may not be available in all areas. Check
with your local weather office for frequency and details, or visit
www.weather.gov/nwr.
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