
- New TALKABOUT T480 radio offers emergency preparedness features such as a special alert button, safety whistle, weather alerts, flashlight and always-charged capability in a single device
- Weatherproof T480 radios offer easily accessible, always charged two-way communications for severe weather conditions, power outages, other emergencies
When disaster strikes and cellphone towers are down or networks are overloaded and unavailable, the T480 gives families a way to call for help and stay easily connected to neighbors and others in the community. The radios are equipped with innovative emergency functionality and features including:
- Access to FM and seven National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Environment Canada (EC) weather channels, as well as four very-high-frequency (VHF) channels that receive continuous broadcasts from local and regional weather stations
- A light-emitting-diode (LED) flashlight that automatically turns on during power outages so users can easily spot the always-charging radio
- An emergency button that transmits an audible siren as an alert to call for help
- A safety whistle belt clip that can be used to signal for assistance and for added security
- A “quiet charge” feature, which means users can opt to charge and still receive weather alerts while not enabling audible two-way radio chatter
- A wall/desk stand, so it can be placed in an easily accessible location and continuously charging so it has a full battery when needed (it also operates using three standard AA batteries)
- An International Protection rating of 54 (IP54), a weatherproof standard that certifies the units are designed to withstand rain, snow and other weather hazards.
Pricing and Availability
The Motorola Solutions TALKABOUT T480 is available now. It has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $69.99. Packaging includes one white and red radio, one wall/desk stand, one micro-USB wall charging cable, one belt clip with whistle and one nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery pack. Three AA alkaline batteries can also be used and are sold separately.
For a full list of features, videos and additional information on the entire 2015 Motorola TALKABOUT series of radios, please visit http://www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.
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