Land Mobile

Lithium-ion Battery Degradation & Prevention

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in various electronic devices and electric vehicles due to their high energy density and rechargeability. However, over time and with use, these batteries can lose their ability to hold a charge.

How to Care for a Lithium-ion Battery

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are very stable and reliable sources of power for two-way radios, laptops and many other devices. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used because they have a high energy density, resulting in a much lighter weight than other rechargeable batteries.

Key Differences between FDMA vs. TDMA Technology

FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) and TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) technologies are used in P25 and in business and industrial digital radios (P25 Phase I & NXDN™ for FDMA; P25 Phase II & DMR for TDMA).

How Can I Get Radio Coverage in “Dead” Spots?

A two-way radio system using a repeater may have great coverage except in areas, such as parking garages and basements of buildings, whose environmental factors create stubborn “dead” spots. In these locations, the repeater signal reaches the radio, but the handheld cannot reach back to the repeater.

What do you mean by Simplex, Duplex, Half Duplex, Full Duplex?

Two-way radios have been around a long time. There’s a reason for that. Radios have and continue to provide a useful function for many. Hobbyists use them for fun. Boaters use them for safety. Businesses use them to streamline crew communications. And radios are a vital piece of the public safety personnel’s communication system.

Rapid Charging Solutions

Icom’s chargers come in all sorts of functionality, shapes, and sizes. A charged battery is crucial to maintaining essential communications. Lets explore the surprising differences between Icom’s most popular chargers and understanding battery health.