Radio Servicing and Repair
How Long Do Two-Way Radios Last?
Two-way radios have been a staple in industries that require instant and efficient communication for nearly a century. However, like any technology, the lifespan of two-way radios can vary depending on several factors.
Product quality and proper care influence two-way radios’ durability and longevity. Generally, higher-priced radios are of better quality and often provide an extended lifetime of service. Tait Communication’s industrial radios are known for their robustness that undergo rigorous durability testing before hitting the market.
Maximizing the Lifespan of Radio Equipment Through Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance of your two-way radios can effectively address potential issues before they arise, ensuring the sustained reliability of your equipment. Additionally, choosing preventative maintenance is more cost-effective than investing in new equipment.
Unplanned downtime can disrupt workflow, causing valuable time to be spent on improvised solutions and troubleshooting while important communications are missed. Regular maintenance significantly enhances the likelihood of your radio equipment functioning properly for an extended period, resulting in improved communication and increased productivity among your workforce.
Regular Proactive Maintenance
Keep your radio well-maintained by cleaning it regularly, managing the battery properly, and performing firmware updates. Check with your radio manufacturer to see how often batteries should be replaced. Tait Communications, for example, recommends replacing the battery every two years to ensure peak performance.
Mobile Systems Limited offer the following preventative maintenance programs for you.
Mobile Radio Bronze Service
Visual check of:
- Antenna for damage
- Antenna base for condition and fitment
- Exposed Coaxial cable for damage or poor condition both mechanical and UV
- Hand mic including the cable for damage and operation
- Perform a TX and RX check of the radio
Service fee per Radio = $21+gst
Mobile Radio Silver Service
Bronze service plus in addition:
- Remove radio and check power and antenna connections on rear of radio
- Perform a BIRD test and record readings
- Clean radio and microphone
Service fee per Radio = $65+gst
Mobile Radio Gold Service
Silver service plus in addition:
- Read radio file and save
- Update radio firmware and collaboration files if applicable
Service fee per Radio = $98+gst
Portable Radio Bronze Service
Visual check of:
- Integrity of the casing
- Antenna condition and fitment
- Operation of controls including Knobs, buttons and screen
- condition and operation of any accessories i.e. headsets, remote hand mics
- Perform a TX and RX check of the radio
Service fee per Radio = $21+gst
Portable Radio Silver Service
Bronze service plus in addition:
- Clean radio, battery and base charger terminals
- Clean radio
Service fee per Radio = $43+gst
Portable Radio Gold Service
Silver service plus in addition:
- Carry out a battery capacity check, (this will require batteries to be brought back to MSL and takes 48 hours)
- Read radio and save file
- Update radio firmware if applicable
Service fee per Radio = $76+gst