7 Tips for Maximizing the Life of a Lithium Ion Battery

Lithium-ion batteries are about as good as they get — they last for a long time on a single charge, they have a long life span, and they’re quick to recharge, making them perfect for two-way radios and other communication equipment.

While lithium-ion batteries are great, they’re not invincible and they do degrade over time, making it harder to keep a charge and will eventually stop working. However, there are things you can do to keep your lithium-ion batteries in good shape for as long as possible.

Below, we’ll go over 7 tips for maximizing the life of a lithium-ion battery on your PEAKPTT two-way radios.

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Industrial PTT Two-Way Radios – What are IP Ratings?

Industrial manufacturing facilities demand the use of specialized equipment from machinery that’s used in the actual manufacturing of goods to the equipment that floor managers and workers use to communicate with one another.

Every floor manager knows that ensuring a safe and efficient factory floor depends on a number of factors ranging from proper training to effective communication.

But your standard walkie-talkie or cellphone just won’t cut it in a manufacturing facility. Industrial environments demand industrial equipment.

So what makes an industrial push-to-talk (PTT) two-way radio?

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Differences Between Narrowband vs. Broadband (Wideband)

Whether you’re looking for home internet providers or new radios, you’ve probably come upon the terms “narrowband” and “broadband”.

It may not seem like a big deal which one you choose for your home internet or radio communication, but the difference between narrowband and wideband is significant and will affect how you communicate and get your internet.

Below, we’ll focus on narrowband vs broadband communication and how it relates to radio communication specifically. We promise understanding these concepts isn’t as intimidating as they might seem!

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Features of the Best Push-to-Talk Two-Way Radios for Ski Patrols

Radios are a must-have for all ski patrols. Cell phones are too unreliable. They get wet or too cold and break or become useless. They lose their signal. Their batteries die. So it’s no wonder that ski patrols rely on push-to-talk two-way radios.

But not all two-way radios are made the same or include the same features. Some features are nice to have for ski patrols, while others are extremely helpful.

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Push-to-talk Two-Way Radios for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plants

To ensure smooth, problem-free operations, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants rely on effective and reliable communication. When communication fails, so can worker safety, asset safety, efficiency, and productivity. When communication excels, the opposite is true — pharmaceutical manufacturing plants thrive, they’re a safe environment, and productivity increases.

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Construction Industry Communication Challenges and How PEAKPTT Radios Can Help

Construction companies face a slew of challenges that directly affect workplace efficiency and how quickly and well a job is done. Your clients want you to be fast but also deliver a good finished product, but there are some hurtles your business faces that can get in the way of this. These include:

Quality workers: the skill and training of your construction employees

Equipment: you have the right equipment to get each job done as efficiently as possible (and your employees know how to use it)

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Best Push-to-Talk Two-Way Radios for Winter Tow Truck Drivers

Winter tow truck drivers provide an essential service during the winter that other tow trucks just can’t cover. During inclement weather – snow-covered, icy, or wet winter streets – accidents are common. Black ice preys on even the most wary drivers and can cause crashes. Roadside breakdowns are also common in the winter, and they can make for dangerous conditions.

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