Batteries: the Achilles' heel of radio communications

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The importance of radio communications in transmission and distribution line maintenance work has forced utilities to sink significant investments in two-way radio batteries, which can reach $5,000-$6,000/yr for 350 portable radios. One possible way to save on batteries is to maintain a strict battery maintenance procedure, which requires the batteries to be discharged prior to recharging and a regular battery conditioning schedule. The charger being marketed by Advanced Charger Technology fits such requirements, recharging and reconditioning the battery simultaneously.

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing, Electrical Industrial Apparatus, Battery Chargers, Equipment and supplies, Transceivers, Maintenance and repair, Batteries, Maintenance

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Utility cuts costs by sharing new radio system

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Electric utility AEP has come up with a novel approach to pay its user fees from its upgraded radio communication system. The firm has shared its system with local electric cooperatives on the agreement that the cooperatives would also share in paying the fees.

Electric utilities, Telecommunications systems, Rural electric cooperatives, Electric cooperatives, American Electric Power Company Inc., AEP

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Radio Shack to Offer CMR

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Radio Shack is expected to become the first nationwide retailer to carry cellular mobile phones. The phones will be supplied by the Finland based Mobria. Bell Atlantic will provide cellular service and equipment.

Product information, Consumer electronics, RadioShack Corp., Products, Companies, Telephones, Cellular Radio, Mobile Phones, Market Entry

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