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Introducing the Olympia R500, the rugged, waterproof, repeater-capable radio for your next great outdoor adventure! The R500 has all the essential features you need in an FRS/GMRS transceiver, plus much more! It has 50 channels (22 FRS/GMRS, and 28 extra)
plus 8 repeater channels, 121 privacy codes and 10 call tones. The R500 also has 11 weather channels (7 NOAA) to alert you to the elements and is IP67 waterproof to take them on. It's also submersible in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. It even floats!
The Olympia R500 is also loaded with other premium features, such as a built-in LED flashlight, vibrate alert, PTT power boost, auto squelch, roger beep, timeout timer, a battery meter, low battery alert, keypad lock, nuisance delete, and hands-free VOX. It's also ergonomically designed so you can hold it comfortably and has large buttons for easy operation, even when using gloves!
The R500 operates on either NiMH rechargeable battery packs (included) or 3 AA disposable alkalines (not included). Rugged durability and dual power options make the R500 a ready radio companion where ever you need to go!
The Olympia R500 Value Pack includes two radios, dual pocket desktop charger, an AC adapter, two NiMH rechargeable battery packs, two belt clips and owner's manual and a three year warranty from Olympia.
Olympia R500 Features
- 50 Channels (22 Standard, 28 Extra) Plus 8 Repeater Channels
- 42 Mile Range
- 7 FRS Channels
- 8 GMRS Channels
- 7 Shared FRS/GMRS Channels
- 121 Interference Eliminator Codes
- Repeater Capable
- Uses 3 AA Batteries or Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Rechargeable NiMH Battery Packs Included
- Dual Pocket Desktop Charger Included
- NOAA Weather Channels
- Weather Scan
- NOAA Weather Alerts
- Vibrate Alert
- VOX/iVOX Hands Free
- Busy Channel Lockout
- Flashlight
- 10 Call Alert Tones
- Priority Channel Scan
- Nuisance Delete
- Auto Squelch
- Talk Confirmation Tone
- LED Status Indicator Light
- Backlit Display
- Range Extender
- PTT Power Boost
- Battery Meter Indicator
- Audible Low Battery Alert
- Battery Saver
- Auto Power Off
- Time Out Timer
- Keypad Lock
- Monitor Channel
- Keystroke Tone Signal
- Drop-In Charge Capable
- IP67 Waterproof
- Submersible
- Floats
- Audio Accessory Connector
- RoHS Compliant Lead Free
- Three Year Manufacturer Warranty
Included with the Olympia R500
- Two Olympia R500 Radios
- Two Belt Clips
- Two NiMH Rechargeable Battery Packs
- One Dual Drop-In Desktop Charger
- One AC Wall Adapter
- Owner's Manual
Olympia R500 Specifications
- Battery Life: (Estimated With NiMH Battery Pack) Up to 9 Hours