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Rugged Radios Keep up with Dad — and Keep Him in Touch

June’s coming up, any idea’s for a Father’s Day present? Here’s a great idea for this Father’s Day for the adventurous dad—the Motorola Talkabout T5622. Loaded with an array of features, the Motorola Talkabout T5622 enables him to do the outdoor activities he enjoys, and at the same time helps keep him in touch with the people he loves.

The affordable T5622 two-way radios come with a variety of features to help keep dad in-touch and informed during expeditions and other outdoor activities. Lightweight and robust with rugged side grips, the compact T5622 radios are designed to support a range of up to 3 kilometres, offering dependable communication even in remote areas not covered by mobile phones. The radios are also equipped with Push To Talk (PTT) technology which helps conserve battery life.

When in quiet environments, dad will appreciate the VibraCall feature, which silently alerts him to incoming transmissions by vibrating. When used with Motorola’s optional PTT earbuds (an additional purchase, though) dad can communicate in the outdoors without disturbing wildlife.

The Doro WT89 fulfills your secret agent fantasies

The Doro WT89 is a walkie-talkie. It does what any other two-way radio does–transmit signals to another radio within the range of a particular frequency, and receive similar signals.

So, what’s the fuss all about?

Well, the Doro WT89 is definitely not your ordinary walkie-talkie. Although it performs like one (with exceptionally clair audio, one must add) it doesn’t look like one. In fact, it looks rather like a rugged sports watch–the kind of watch one would wear while skiing or while doing some other similar outdoor activity. It doesn’t give any visual clues as to its real identity as a two-way radio until it starts crackling.

And that’s what hooks you into the WT89–the almost James Bond-like feeling you get when you wear it and use it, fulfilling all little boys’ (and for that matter, grown boys, too) fantasies of being a secret agent.

Don’t worry, though, after you get over the secret thrill, the Doro WT89 still delivers in the features department, with an advertised range of up to 3 kilometres, making it ideal for a variety of outdoor pursuits–running, skiing, hiking, sky diving, you name it.

On testing we managed to get 2km range out of the watches with a good reception, which is a lot more than we’ve seen in the past from similar models. Communication is free, and no licence is needed. The 8 selectable channels and 38 sub codes to each channel increases privacy through channel selection which gives over 300 different channel combinations. Definitely a piece of electronics good enough even for James Bond.

The Coolest Ski Gear This Year? Try the Doro WT86 and WT89

When heading to the ski slopes, most people know to pack the obvious– woollies, boots, skis and boards. But what about waterproof two-way radios to keep in touch with your kids on the slopes? Strap on your skis and get ready for the ride as we showcase this year’s hottest skiing technology, guaranteed to make your skiing experience faster, safer and more enjoyable.

You’ll have more time to enjoy the powder–and less time worrying about where the kids are–when you know you can contact them easily with the touch of a button. Avoid losing contact with friends and family on the slopes by taking along a pair of walkie talkies.

Doro WT86

Doro has a couple of nifty options. The first is your conventional two radio model, the new WT86, which features a range of 3 km, 40 channels, hands-free functionality and voice-activated transmission.

Doro WT89

The second option is their new two-way radio watch. This James Bond-like device claims to be splash-proof, and features a range of 3 km, 40 license-free channels, voice activation and hands-free functionality. It is also a watch and a stopwatch