Watertight walkie-talkie solognac 500 (maximum range of 10 km)
Store Availability
Store availability
BENEFITS
Autonomy
13 hours of reception time, AAA NiMH 800 mAh rechargeable batteries.
Compatibility
This walkie-talkie is compatible with all other brands that use PMR 446 Mhz
Noise level
No unexpected ringing or interference, comes with an ear bud/microphone.
Easy reading
Back lit LCD screen which shows the channel, sub-channel and battery status.
Range
Maximum range in open terrain of 10km
Adjustable
16 analogue channels and 121 coded sub-channels (CTCSS and DCS).
Robustness
Components & manufacture designed to resist vegetation impact. Flexible antenna
Waterproof
Rainproof (IPX4). Ear bud with a curved 2.5 mm jack, waterproof seal
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
Transmission range of this walkie-talkie
In lowlands with no cover or in mountainous terrain from one peak to another, the maximum range is 10km. In the countryside with mixed vegetation: 4 km. In hilly forests: 1.5 km.
To be noted: the range can be affected by many factors, such as the weather, humidity, the presence of metal or power lines, vegetation, etc.
Note also that it is not advisable to use your walkie-talkies between 2 moving vehicles.
Specific regulations
The Solognac walkie-talkie 500 is free to use in France, but there are different regulations for each country. Find out about the legality of use from the local authorities in other countries in the EU.
The device is compatible only with walkie-talkies of other brands transmitting to PMR 446 standard. It is not compatible with radios using another frequency, such as 157 MHz.
Power
Transmission power < 0.5 W
EirP < 0.5 W
Channels and sub-channels
16 standard PMR 446 MHz uncoded channels.
121 private sub-channels (38 CTCSS and 83 DCS).
No limit on the number of radios that can transmit and receive on the same frequency.
Batteries and battery life
The Solognac walkie-talkie comes with three rechargeable batteries. If these fail, you can replace them with standard LR3 non-rechargeable batteries.
14 h battery life with the AAA NiMH 800 mAh batteries provided. This battery life was calculated according to the following usage standard:
90% on standby, 5% emitting, 5% receiving.
Ease of use
Our model operates using 3 buttons:
-an on/off knob, which is also used to adjust the sound
- a send button
- a channel/subchannel setting button.
SAR value
SAR: 0.4848 W/kg (head) 0.558 W/kg (body)
The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the exposure of the user to the electromagnetic waves emitted by the device. The maximum authorised SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and torso, and 4 W/kg for limbs.
Pack contents
1x Solognac 500 walkie talkie
,1 ambidextrous ear bud with ear contour and emission microphone
, 1 belt clip
, 1 wrist strap
, 1 mains or USB charger
, 3 rechargeable batteries
Weight and dimensions
Weight of the walkie-talkie: 175 g.
Height (including the antenna): 19 cm.
Antenna length: 7.3 cm.
Front width: 6.5 cm at top, 5.5 cm at the bottom.
Thickness with the belt clip: 3.5 cm.
Screen size: 3 cm x 1.5 cm.
Length of the charging cable: 100 cm.
Tips on properly charging your walkie-talkie:
We recommend that the batteries be initially charged for 12 to 14 hours, then for 6 hours in regular use.
As soon as the indicator shows 1 or 2 bars, charge until 3 bars appear.
To be noted: you can use the USB port to charge the device in your vehicle.
COMPOSITION
composition
Metallic structure: 5.0% Silicone, 5.0% Polymethyl Methacrylate, 80.0% Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, 10.0% Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polyester Based; Electronic circuit: 100.0% PCBA; Battery: 100.0% Battery Rechargeable NiMH
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Remember to fully charge then remove the rechargeable batteries from your walkie-talkie before storing for long periods of time. Store in a dry place, out of the sun.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Warranty
2 Years