The Motorola DGP5050E portable radio adds something rare to a two-way radio: a safety net. The optional Man Down feature detects when a user falls and stays still, then raises an alert automatically. A utility worker inspecting a remote line, a security guard on a night round, or a technician alone in a pump station gets help called even when they cannot press a button. This DGP5050E Man Down safety radio is built for lone workers.
It also lasts. Digital mode runs up to 27 hours on a charge, so a full shift never ends early. The 27 hour DMR walkie talkie carries 32 channels and three programmable buttons, with VHF, UHF, 350 MHz, and 800 MHz band options. An intrinsically safe version is available for hazardous environments. Military-standard ruggedness handles the drops. For employers with a duty of care, this intrinsically safe MOTOTRBO portable is both a communication tool and a compliance tool.
Description
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Most radios connect people to people. The Motorola DGP5050E portable radio also connects a worker to help, automatically.
Man Down: A Safety Net That Works Alone
Lone work is risky precisely because nobody is there. The DGP5050E closes that gap. With the Man Down option enabled, the radio senses a fall or prolonged immobility and triggers an alarm with location. If the worker is conscious, they cancel it. If not, the alert goes out. This DGP5050E Man Down safety radio converts a routine channel into a 24-hour lifeline. For a safety officer, it is an auditable record of protection. For a family at home, it is peace of mind. In industries where staff work alone, this feature can be the difference between a rescue and an investigation.
27 Hours and Military-Grade Toughness
Field work punishes batteries and bodies. The 27 hour DMR walkie talkie runs a double shift on digital mode under the 5-5-90 duty cycle. No spare battery in the truck, no race to the charger at lunch. The housing meets military standards for shock and vibration, surviving the drop from a ladder, the bump in a vehicle, and the rain that never seems to stop. The receiver is tuned for improved sensitivity, so coverage holds where older radios fade. A radio that works longer and hears farther is a radio that needs less attention.
32 Channels, Three Buttons, Every Band
Flexibility is a safety feature too. The DGP5050E stores 32 channels, enough for multiple sites and talkgroups. Three programmable buttons put the most-used functions one press away: emergency alarm, Man Down toggle, or a favorite channel. Band options cover VHF, UHF, 350 MHz, and 800 MHz, so the same platform deploys across regions and markets. The intrinsically safe version extends the lineup into hazardous areas. From oil and gas to utilities to security, the DGP5050E 32 channel VHF UHF fits the fleet and the risk profile.
Specifications
- Type: MOTOTRBO DMR digital + analog portable
- Frequency: VHF 136-174 MHz / UHF 403-527 MHz (350 MHz, 800 MHz variants)
- Power: 1-5 W configurable
- Channels: 32, three programmable buttons
- Safety: Man Down option, emergency alarm
- Battery: Up to 27 h digital
- Options: Intrinsically safe version
- Connectivity: WiFi capable
- Design: Military standard rugged
- Use Cases: Utilities, oil and gas, security, lone workers, field service
