{"id":2118,"date":"2026-03-30T17:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/prodotto\/motorola-mt500-the-iconic-ghostbusters-radio\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:33:04","slug":"motorola-mt500-the-iconic-ghostbusters-radio","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/prodotto\/motorola-mt500-the-iconic-ghostbusters-radio\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorola MT500 \u2013 The iconic Ghostbusters radio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">The <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Motorola MT500<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> is a professional portable FM radio (Handie-Talkie \/ walkie-talkie) introduced by Motorola in <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">February 1977<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> as the successor to the famous HT220 series. Produced for only a few years (until the arrival of the MX series), it was available in two main versions: <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Slim-Line<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (thinner) and <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Omni\/Universal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (thicker, with a high-capacity battery and side speaker-mic connector).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Rugged, reliable, and cutting-edge for its time, it supported up to 8 channels, with a typical power of 4-5 W in VHF or 4 W in UHF. It became <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">iconic in cinema<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> thanks to the movie <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Ghostbusters<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (1984), where it is used by the protagonists (especially Venkman and Egon) as a communication radio during ghost hunts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Dark gray vintage design, characteristic stubby antenna, and &#8220;bulletproof&#8221; construction make it a piece of professional communications history.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-adyw6z r-135wba7 r-b88u0q\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Value for Ghostbusters fans<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">For <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Ghostbusters<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> fans, the MT500 has <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">immense value<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">, almost cult-like:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Cinematic iconicity<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">: It is the team&#8217;s &#8220;official&#8221; radio (even though Ray occasionally uses the HT220). It appears in memorable scenes and perfectly represents the Ghostbusters&#8217; 80s gear. Many simply call it \u201c<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">the Ghostbusters walkie-talkie<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Nostalgia and screen-accuracy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">: Collectors and cosplayers seek it out for perfect costume replicas. There are 3D kits, sound modules (with movie lines like \u201cCome in Ray!\u201d or proton pack sounds), leather holsters, and dedicated stubby antennas specifically to make the prop as faithful as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Collectibility<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">: As a vintage model retired for decades, original units in working or good condition fetch high prices on the secondary market. Variants used in professional contexts (police, fire department) add extra charm.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Emotional value<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">: It represents the pre-digital analog era, when radios were heavy, solid, and \u201cindestructible\u201d objects. For old-school fans, it is more \u201cauthentic\u201d than modern replicas.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">It represents the pre-digital analog era, when radios were heavy, solid, and \u201cindestructible\u201d objects. For old-school fans, it is more \u201cauthentic\u201d than modern replicas. <\/span><\/span> <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/prodotto\/motorola-mt500-the-iconic-ghostbusters-radio\/\">Continue Reading<span> Motorola MT500 \u2013 The iconic Ghostbusters radio<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[141,161],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2118","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-ghostbusters-1984","product_cat-real-gadgets-used-in-the-film","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2118"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2118"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ghostbusters.venezia.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}