Motorola Batteries
Motorola Batteries
Motorola Radio Batteries come in 4 different chemistries; Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Lithium Ion (Li) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo). Each battery chemistry has its own pros and cons. They vary in weight, cost and overall life expectancy. Two way radio batteries that are of Nickel Metal Hydride and NiCad Chemistry require need to be deep cycled, another words they require complete charge and discharge between usage and recharging to maintain a maximum life span. Failure to completely charge and discharge two way radio batteries will result in memory build up which will shorten the battery life. Lithium Ion and Lithium Polymer two way radio batteries on the other hand do not require deep cycling allowing you to put them on the charger or remove them from the charger when ever you want without creating a memory which would decrease its ability to hold a charge over time. Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium batteries can be affected by heat. Motorola also offers standard batteries, Impress Batteries and Intrinsically Safe Batteries for their two-way radios. Most people opt for the less expensive standard Radio Batteries, however in some cases it makes sense or may even be a necessary to go with the more expensive Impress Battery or Intrinsically Safe Battery. The Motorola Intrinsically Safe Battery is used in situations where there is utmost importance that the battery or the two-way radio cannot create a spark. Emergency response teams most commonly use these batteries. Impres Battery technology employ’s a method of reconditioning by an Impres Charger so essentially will extend the life of the battery and also the length of operating time the battery can deliver. Motorola Two Way Radio Batteries also come in a Ruggedized version which is considered shockproof and waterproof. Mostly Fire Fighters who are regularly exposed to water and ruff conditions that may take a toll on standard radio batteries use the Ruggedized.