Motorola for quite some time has been encouraging hardware creators all over the world to push their boundaries and come up with something new. In a bid to do something new, Motorola has been holding out Moto Mod contests globally with its most recent one launched in November 2016.
So far the results of the contests haven't been that promising but it seems this time, Motorola finally has something substantial to unveil. The latest Moto Mod to get launched as an Indiegogo project is the Linc walkie talkie system.
The Linc walkie talkie system has been developed by Fantom Dynamics and is a crowdfunded project. Linc connects to the Moto Z device very easily and turns the smartphone into a walkie talkie device. This can connect the user to people nearby without any internet connection.
Linc Walkie Talkie Specs
Unlike the bulky traditional radios, the Linc smart walkie talkie is slim, stylish, light in weight and easily fits into the Moto Z smartphone. Other than the Moto Z, Linc can be used on any smartphone having Bluetooth connectivity.
Linc uses FRS or GMRS to enable communication and is perfect for outdoor recreation and physical activity. The add-on mod does not change the look of the smartphone too much and fits into one's pocket quite easily.
Based on the Indiegogo listing, Linc will have 22 channels on FRS/GMRS along with 121 privacy codes to cut out all unwanted noise during communication.
The walkie talkie is expected to work within a range of 5 miles to 6 miles, thus making it more than perfect for family and friends to stay connected, especially in areas of low mobile network connectivity.
Linc comes with water and dust resistance, and the user can use the walkie talkie to send SMS, share GPS location and also transmit an SOS signal. Linc can also be used as a two-way radio using radio-over-IP gateway.
The device will be powered by a rechargeable 1500 mAh battery, which is expected to have 20-hour standby capacity. Linc will also have a Scan Mode and NOAA weather radio among its many features.
How Does Linc Work?
The Link smart walkie talkie works using the ARC controller app, which will start operating automatically once the device has been connected to the Moto Z or any other smart device.
With the help of the ARC controller app, one will also be able to use the private or group messaging services within a radius of 5 miles to 6 miles. Users can even broadcast their location to friends and family without any Wi-Fi or internet connection within the mentioned range.
"Linc allows for group and private 1-to-1 SMS messaging by using the ARC controller. Users simply open our app and begin messaging with the same look and feel of your smartphone's text messaging app," states the company on Indiegogo.
Price And Release
Given that Linc is a crowdfunded project, Indiegogo is looking at a collection of $12,000 before the company starts producing the system. The project has been selected by Motorola to develop the mod for its Moto Z smartphone.
As of now, Indiegogo has raised 22 percent of the total amount. One can pledge and order a Linc for themselves at $99 from Indiegogo's website.
Below is the video of the upcoming Linc smart walkie talkie.
