Monthly Archives: January 2016

IP & MIL-STD Rating Explained

Knowing what these ratings mean, should help you make the correct decision when choosing your 2-way radio, therefore ensuring that your radio is fit for purpose. You may be already familiar with the is IP (Ingress Protection) rating system which is

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MIL-STD-810G

This latest standard is comprised of 28 laboratory test methods (see below) which cover a wide range of environments.  Not all the tests need to be undertaken to be granted MIL-STD-810G.  However, the more tests that are undertaken, the more

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IP Ratings

The IP rating is made up of 2 numbers, the first number refers to protection against solid objects, and the second number refers to protection against liquids.  A quick rule of thumb is that the higher each of the 2

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Why should I choose a 2-way radio over a mobile phone?

When looking at workplace communications, 2-way radio solutions can be overlooked in favour of smart phones, the table below shows you at a glance the advantages of 2-way radios over smart phones:  

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