Motorola released the Talkabout T5100 in 2007. The device is a two-way radio that allows two or more people to communicate with one another via the 14 channels in the Family Radio Service, or FRS, frequency band. The device was designed for family and group recreational use. Although the product was no longer manufactured, it could still be purchased for about $43 as of December 2010.
Range and Weight
The Motorola Talkabout T5100 works at distances of about two miles, though the range fluctuates depending on weather conditions, altitude and noise in the frequency band. The range also decreases when buildings, trees or other obstacles get in the way of the radio signal. Motorola doesn't recommend using the device at distances closer than 5 feet. The device weighs 0.39 lb.
Power
The Motorola Talkabout T5100 is powered by three AA alkaline batteries. According to the manual, the batteries provide up to three hours of talk time and 27 hours of standby time. The battery meter, located on the front display, is divided into three bars, the bars disappearing as the power is used. If the battery is low, the device beeps every 10 minutes.
Operation
The Motorola Talkabout T5100 produces up to 0.5 watt of power output. To send a message, the person needs to hold the radio 2 or 3 inches from the mouth.
Standards
The Motorola Talkabout T5100 operates in the frequency band of between of 450 and 470 MHz. The device complies with numerous national and international standards including those issued and upheld by the United States Federal Communications Commission, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom and the Ministry of Health (Canada).
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