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Jun 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Father's Day Gift: Help Dad Hear Clearly

FORT WORTH, TX--(Marketwired - Jun 5, 2013) - During phone conversations with your dad, do you often repeat words or find yourself yelling into the phone? If so, he is likely one of the 36 million Americans with hearing loss, a widespread health issue that affects men more than women.

Good news for dads everywhere, RadioShack is offering a special promotion this Father's Day on amplified phones from Clarity, a division of Plantronics ( NYSE : PLT ), that are designed to make conversations clearer and easier to understand. From June 9th through June 22nd, RadioShack will offer two of Clarity's amplified phones at reduced prices:

Clarity D714 , now $59.99 (reduced from $79.99)
Clarity P400 , now $44.99 (reduced from $64.99)

The Clarity D714™ is a cordless big-button phone that amplifies incoming sound up to 40dB, or twenty times louder than standard home phones, while removing unwanted and distracting noises. The D714 also utilizes DECT 6.0 technology and includes four adjustable tone settings to provide a customized listening experience. It features an extra loud and clear speakerphone for hands-free conversations along with a digital answering machine. The D714 is hearing aid compatible and is expandable with up to 5 handsets. Additionally, it is equipped with a large, easy-to-read Caller ID display for users with low vision and soft-touch and contoured keys to help people contend with dexterity issues like Arthritis.

The Clarity P400™ is a corded amplified phone with PicturePerfect Dialing -- a feature that lets users program photos to dial buttons to make calling easier, especially for people with memory difficulties. The phone amplifies conversations up to 26db, making it ideal for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The P400 also features a bright visual ringer so users don't miss any calls.

"Phone calls are simple but incredibly important of Father's Day," said Carsten Trads, president of Clarity. "So many men struggle with hearing loss, and they don't realize helpful solutions exist. Rather than adding another tie to dad's collection, you can give him an amplified phone that will make conversations more enjoyable for everyone in the family."

Both the D714 and P400 are hearing aid compatible. The two phones can be purchased at RadioShack locations across the United States or online at www.radioshack.com .

About Clarity - Smart for Seniors™ Clarity, a division of Plantronics ( NYSE : PLT ), creates smart communication solutions that help seniors live richer, more engaged lives. For more than 40 years, Clarity's innovative products -- such as amplified telephones, notification systems and assistive listening devices -- have helped people with hearing loss, low vision, limited mobility, dexterity issues and other health challenges. Clarity has pioneered many firsts -- from digital sound processing in 2005 to remote-access customer service in 2010. Millions rely on Clarity to communicate at home, at work and throughout their lives. For more information, please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call 1-800-426-3738.

About RadioShack Corporation RadioShack ( NYSE : RSH ) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. RadioShack® offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally. RadioShack's retail network includes more than 4,300 company-operated stores in the United States, 270 company-operated stores in Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit www.radioshackcorporation.com ; to purchase items online, please visit www.radioshack.com . RadioShack® is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

Contact: Ryan Witherell 615.327.7999 rwitherell@seigenthaler.com RadioShack Media Relations (817) 415-3300 Media.Relations@RadioShack.com

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