Out here in the country the electronic communication device that’s more handy than a cell phone, home phone, or internet connection in the great outdoors is a two-way radio.
We use them to communicate from the house to the barn, when the kids are out playing in the fields or up the mountain, on ATV rides, when hiking, hunting, camping… and the list goes on and on. We even use them on Black Friday when shopping (you wouldn’t believe how smart that works, far faster than texting or calling on the cell phone when you find one of the hot sale items.)
One difficulty is finding a set of two-way radios that encompasses every feature you’d like to have including the top two on my list: the ability to communicate long distances and waterproof. Standard walkies don’t function well when wet and it can even “kill” the unit. If you’ve ever been caught in the rain with one or had your child drop it in the creek, you learn this lesson quick!
The Motorola Talkabout MT350R certainly took this criteria and a bundle of others and rolled it into one high-performance set of two-way radios to use in any situation. These clever walkies include a range of ideal features including:
- weatherproof with up to a 35 mile range
- a built-in LED flashlight
- 7 NOAA weather channels and alerts
- hands-free capabilities
Not only are they the perfect tool to have for day-to-day and special activities, but an important tool for summer emergency preparedness kits, too.
We tested this gem of a set with excellent results. Additional features I really like are:
- bright yellow front plate makes it easy to locate quickly
- ergonomic design offers a comfortable grip
- built in belt clips makes it easy to carry or even attach to a backpack
- dual charger allows you to charge both two-way radios with one outlet
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| The Motorola Talkabout MT350R really is weatherproof, we made our own “rain” and it withstood the test! |
If you’re looking for that perfect last-minute gift for a dad or grad, or simply to have a reliable, multi-purpose communication tool for summer fun and emergencies, the Motorola Talkabout MT350R is a purchase worth making. With an MSRP of $89.99, it’s a highly affordable one, too.
For more information, visit www.MotorolaSolutions.com/talkabout
Special thanks to Motorola for providing sample product to help facilitate this conversation.
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I could use one of these. That way I could communicate with the kids when they are somewhere on the farm without having to go yell to find where they are. 🙂
LOVE this.. what a wonderful idea for Father’s Day. My hubby loves to go hunting and this would come in handy; LOBE that they are weather proof. Thanks for sharing and I bet you guys will come up with many reasons to use them around. Happy Father’s Day
That’s a good Idea. Connecting with your family through 2 way radios can help you in protecting your kids and stay connected. Cellphones can sometimes be not reachable but these two way radios are wireless and straight away communication tools. Therefore always buy good quality radios like Motorola or Kenwood Two Way Radio for your convenience, You can buy this online or from stores near by. Thanks.