Motorola Unveils 2007 Collection of Talkabout® Two-way Radios at CES

Motorola Unveils 2007 Collection of Talkabout® Two-way Radios at CES

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced two new series of Talkabout® two-way radios at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Showcased at the Motorola booth (#8545) as part of the 2007 portfolio of consumer two-way radios, the new T9500 and T8500 active outdoor radio series introduce extended range capabilities and enhanced feature sets to help provide practical communication solutions for active lifestyles.

“The T9500 and T8500 series of two-way radios feature the ultimate performance in active outdoor communication for today’s on-the-go consumer,” said Marjon De Groot, Director of Marketing for Giant International, Motorola’s exclusive consumer two-way radio licensee. “Our new portfolio is designed to help deliver the same quality performance Motorola is known for together with a rugged new look, enhanced range and even more features to choose from.”

Enhanced Features for Optimal Outdoor Performance: The Motorola Talkabout T9500 and T8500 radio models are ideally suited for the serious outdoor enthusiast. Both models feature 7 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 4 EC/Canada Marine Weather Channels to provide users with continuous broadcasts of local and regional weather updates.1 And, in areas where ringing is intrusive, the VibraCall™ feature can be enabled for a silent vibration.

The Motorola Talkabout T9500 features a range of up to 20 miles and the Motorola Talkabout T8500 features a range of up to 18 miles.2 In addition, the radios are equipped with Motorola’s new Push-to-Talk (PTT) power boost feature. When activated, this feature helps extend the transmission range by increasing the transmitter power output — while helping to save battery life when no power boost is necessary.

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