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Two-way Radios and IP Rating. What does it Mean to be Rugged?

Having a rugged and reliable radio is important in the operations of many different industries. Whether you are fighting a fire, or working in a chemical plant, you want to know that you have communication in place that you can rely on. You need a radio that can withstand extremely high and extremely low temperatures, or a radio that can withstand dust and salt.

Motorola works to ensure that your radios are reliable and have been put through intense testing standards, to make sure you know what type of radio you are getting. Radios from Motorola are put through tests for humidity, extremely low and high temperatures, vibration, sun exposure and many others.

After many tests are done, radios are given a certain IP Rating based on their performance in the many different tests they are put through. IP stands for Ingress Protection, which basically means how well the radio is going to be protected from water and dust. For some end users, they feel IP rating is one of the most important specs on a radio, due to the nature of their business.

To explain further, lets take for example the Motorola XPR3500e. This radio is rated IP 67. The first number “6” has to do with dust protection, and the “7” has to do with the degree of water protection. To break it down, see the chart to get a better breakdown of what IP rating is.

Motorola SL300: Light,Sleek,Durable

In the world of hospitality, communication is everything. Different departments need to be able to communicate: Hotel operations, Housekeeping, Concierge, Maintenance, Front desk. Without communication in the hospitality industry, operations would not run smoothly, and guests would be left unsatisfied.

Not only is communication important for guest satisfaction, but it’s important for guest safety. Radio communication is the strongest and most reliable form of communication within the hospitality and hotel industry. With instant push-to-talk capabilities, radios can facilitate communication easily and efficiently in a matter of seconds. Hotels around the world utilize radio communication for their operations and to ensure the safety of their guests.

Many argue that radios can be bulky, and Motorola has rolled out a new radio that is just the opposite of that. This new radio is the Motorola SL300. Smaller to medium sized hotels can benefit from this 3 watt radio.

Another feature that makes this radio a favorite among hotel operations is the swivel carry holster that gives you convenient access to clip in and take out the radio with ease.

The SL300 boasts numerous benefits at a great price point for its wide range of capabilities. Upgrade your existing radios to the SL300s or implement them in your fleet to give you easier and more effective communication.

The SL300 can help team communication in a variety of industries. This may be the perfect radio for you and your company.

Click here to see if this radio is the right radio for you!