Tired of replacing your two way radios because of water damage? When you’re on the job the last thing you need is to be distracted by the risk of ruining your equipment just from using it on-site. If you need a radio you can use around water with peace of mind, let me show you some amazing waterproof two way radios that can cater to your business’ needs. From car wash facilities to manufacturing, these two way radios will let you keep your mind on the job instead of trying to remember where you keep the rice.
For today’s purpose, I have left out marine two way radios because they are inherently more water-resistant, and I will be releasing an article devoted to the The Best Marine Two Way Radios in the near future.
What makes a two way radio waterproof?
What determines how waterproof a two way radio is are the rubberized seals and water displacing chemicals placed on the chassis of a unit. Manufacturers test and rate the ruggedness of their two way radio models based on the International Protection Rating (or Ingress Protection Rating) which typically consists of the letters IP followed by two numerical digits, i.e. IP67. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) classifies and rates the degree of protection provided by the mechanical casing and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water in the IEC standard 605291.
The first number is referring to a device’s capacity to withstand interference from solids, like dust, and is chosen from a range of 0-6 (X if no data available). 0 if the device offers no protection against contact or ingress of objects, and 6 if it is “Dust-tight”.
The second number of the IP rating is talking about a device’s potential for keeping moisture out if introduced to water. The range of numbers for rating against the ingress of water is from 0-8 (X if no data available). 0 if the device can’t protect at all against water, and 8 if the device can withstand submersion up to 1.5 meters (~5ft) for up to 30 minutes.
The standard set by the IEC aims to provide consumers more concrete terminology than marketing terms which can inflate the actual abilities of a product. The system uses the two numerical digits after IP to classify any unit’s rugged abilities.
It’s important to note that all electrical devices will succumb to water eventually, no matter what measures we take. It’s only how much pressure and for how long your device can take it before it is compromised. Even deep-sea submarines can only go so far before the great water pressure is too much for them. Also, that these tests are always conducted with freshwater, introducing the two way radio to saltwater and/or other chemicals might affect your device differently than its given IP rating would suggest.
The devices I am showing you today will have water-resistant IP ratings of 7 & 8. 7 means it is capable of being completely submerged in freshwater up to 1 meter (3ft 3in) for up to 30 minutes, and 8 is saying the two way radio can withstand 1.5 meters (~5ft) for the same amount of time. I chose to showcase options that could be fully submerged to guarantee their ability to handle your workplace environment.
IP68 Waterproof Retevis Two Way Radios
Retevis RA89
- IP68 Waterproof Rating
- High Power and Long Range
- Support USB-C Charging
- Intelligent Noise Reduction
IP67 Waterproof Retevis Two Way Radios
Retevis RT29D
- DMR Digital
- IP67 Waterproof
- 3200mAh Battery
Floating Waterproof Retevis Two Way Radios
Retevis RT49P
- IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof
- Floating Two Way radio
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Built-in Powerful Flashlight
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