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New FRS/GMRS Radios for 2004

Motorola Talkabout(R) T5SMS   Motorola's Talkabout(R) T5SMS is a concept text messaging two-way radio, created to test market acceptance for a dual-use radio that also includes instant text messaging. The T5SMS features Peer-to-Peer Short Message Service which will allow text messages to be sent and received directly to each other's two-way radio. The concept radio is both a fully functional, two-way radio with an extended range and a completely portable hand-held text-messaging device. The T5SMS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $99.99 per pair.   Product Sheet	Motorola's Talkabout(R) T5GAM   The Motorola Talkabout(R) T5GAM two-way radio concept is the third in the series of innovative radios Motorola and Giant International is expected to release in 2004. This two-way radio will feature four exciting games to keep young users occupied. It is the perfect communication device for families on the go. The T5GAM Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $39-$49 each.   Product Sheet	Motorola's Talkabout(R) T5SOL   Motorola's Talkabout(R) T5SOL two-way radio concept will have a distinctive "Solar Boost" feature that permits users to use their radios longer outdoors using the sun's energy. While not replacing direct-current recharging, this Solar Boost feature will make the T5SOL a serious radio for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts needing longer talk time when they are outdoors. The T5SOL Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $79-$89 per pair.   Product Sheet	Motorola Talkabout(R) T5MP3   The new Motorola Talkabout(R) T5MP3 two-way radio concept will offer up to a two-mile range and also has a built-in MP3 player on a wearable Velcro armband or lanyard - perfect for joggers and cyclists. The T5MP3 dual-purpose two-way radio will be another new "first" for Motorola. The MP3 player feature makes it appealing for people to carry their radios and keep in touch with their group. To ensure immediate communications, incoming messages will trigger the MP3 player's mute feature. The T5MP3 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $79.99 each. Product Sheet
Bellsouth 2176 text/voice communicator   The innovative FRS (Family Radio Service) /GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) device - model #2176 - operates up to a ten-mile range offering crisp, clear voice communication and, for the first time ever, text messaging capability. Other features include voice activation (VOX), backlit LCD display, call alert, automatic squelch and power save, channel monitor and channel scan technology.	Motorola Talkabout T7100   The new Motorola Talkabout®T7100 is one of the Motorola “Extended Range”7000 series of two-way radios with up to 7-mile range. It’s designed for outdoor enthusiasts who need maximum range. These high-end, feature-rich radios have the built-in power to take advantage of that added range capability. The Motorola Talkabout® T7100 radios include both General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. GMRS radios transmit with more power than FRS radios (up to five watts, compared with half a watt) and have a range of up to seven miles in optimal conditions.   Product Sheet	WristLinx 2-Way Wristwatch Communicator   Stylish and versatile, the wristwatch-like X3X houses both a digital clock and a 22-channel FRS/GMRS 2-way walkie-talkie with a 1.5-mile range. The unit's backlit LCD is clear and easy to read, showing time, use mode, signal strength, and battery strength. The radio runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included), which charges when the unit is plugged into its AC/DC power adapter. Running time on a single charge is about 2 hours. Other features include channel scan, call alert, and an electronic volume control.   Product Sheet