Choosing the Right Batteries and Chargers for Two-Way Radios
Two-way radios, also referred to as walkie-talkies, serve as a basic way to communicate with someone without having to use a mobile phone. Used by law enforcement, search-and-rescue teams, firefighters, or a scouting troop going camping in the forest, these come in handy, but only when your battery is fully charged.
What Are Some Charger Options?
You can purchase a compatible charger for your Midland walkie-talkie to make sure that you're not stranded somewhere and unable to communicate.
- A dual charger can charge two battery packs at once, making it less of a hassle to power one walkie-talkie up at a time. When you only have one radio to charge, a single desktop charger can fit the bill.
- You can purchase a car charger and charge your two-way radio's battery pack on the way to your destination, so you're starting off with a full charge.
- Some chargers come with an AC/DV adapter that works with 120V.
Which Brands Make Battery Chargers?
Even when you have a branded walkie-talkie, you can find compatible Li-ion or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries available from a number of brands.
- Find batteries from Midland that work with your specific two-way radio.
- You can select packs from Sundely to power your walkie-talkie.
- EBL is another brand that makes batteries for a wide variety of walkie-talkie models.
How Do You Buy Walkie-Talkie Batteries?
To make sure you purchase the right replacement batteries for your specific model of radio, remember to follow a few guidelines as you shop.
- Check the model number on your existing battery to make sure it matches the new one. No matter what brand it is, as long as the model numbers match, it should work with your radio. For added convenience, many types of batteries work with numerous radio models.
- Decide which quantity you want. Though you can purchase batteries in a single pack, when you use your radios frequently or you have a team of people using these devices on a daily basis, it can be more economical to purchase in bulk, whether this means buying a pair of batteries or purchasing a pack with 10 batteries.
- Choose a charger so that you always have a backup power source. This can range from something as simple as a plug-in wall charger to a more elaborate deck or dual charger to a mobile charger, which comes in handy while you travel and you're charging up on the go.