Your Motorola two-way radio is a critical lifeline, especially in tough environments and high-pressure situations. To keep your Motorola radio running smoothly, it’s important to prioritize battery care.

BearCom Canada is here to keep communication flowing with your Motorola radio. With over 40 years of experience, our communications-focused approach has earned us the Service Elite Specialist Designation from Motorola Solutions. This means we use our expertise to amplify your radio solutions—and that begins with our battery care tips for your Motorola radio.

Prep Your New Motorola Batteries for Use

Getting a fresh battery for your Motorola radio is exciting. Before you power it on, there are a few crucial steps to follow. For starters, Motorola recommends charging your new battery within a month of receiving it to prevent any performance issues from arising.

Before its first use, your battery needs to be initialized. Simply pop it into a Motorola-approved charger and let it charge completely until it signals that it's ready. The initializing process is essential in helping your battery reach its full capacity.

We recommend using approved Motorola chargers. They're designed specifically for your battery's engineering to ensure optimal charging, safety, and longevity. When you shop with BearCom Canada, you’ll find our vast selection of approved Motorola batteries, chargers, and accessories. Plus, our experts will recommend the right batteries, chargers, and radios for your specific industry’s needs.

Safely Store Motorola Batteries

Proper battery storage is critical when your Motorola radio isn’t being used. By letting your battery rest, it can perform at its best the next time you need to use your Motorola radio. Temperature is key—and knowing exactly how to store it will save you issues down the road.

Motorola radio batteries like it cool—but not too cool. We recommend looking for a well-ventilated, dry spot with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. Controlled environments are a necessity for Motorola radio battery storage, with humidity hovering between 30% to 60%.

Motorola batteries are happiest with a storage charge greater than 50%—and you should plan to recharge them every 6 to 9 months, depending on the battery type. You should also store the batteries separately from the radio itself to prevent battery drain.

Lastly, be sure to inspect your batteries each month for dirt, grime, and dust. A quick wipe with a microfiber or lint-free cloth keeps those connections pristine and prevents charging issues down the line.

Care Tips for Motorola Batteries in Regular Use

Your Motorola radio battery is rugged—but a little TLC never hurts. Treating the batteries with care will ensure longevity and quality. Keep it separate from other metal objects, like keys or coins, to prevent any accidental damage.

Just as you shouldn’t leave your phone charging all night, you should remove the Motorola radio batteries from the charger once fully charged. Leaving it plugged in slowly chips away at its overall lifespan. Similarly, let the battery charge as needed. In other words, don’t use a half-charged battery while working—use a fully charged spare battery.

A little cleaning goes a long way. Give your battery a quick wipe-down with a microfiber or lint-free cloth after each use. This keeps the connections free of any dirt or dust that could make charging less efficient.

BearCom Canada offers routine maintenance and repair services for your Motorola radio and accessories. No matter what you need, our technicians will help your battery-related needs by providing insight into storage methods for your specific Motorola batteries.

Keeping Good Care of Your Motorola Radio Battery

Remember, your Motorola’s battery is the heart of your radio system. Treat it well, and it will serve you well. We invite you to learn more about BearCom Canada’s complete range of Motorola Solutions products, from digital and analog two-way radios to authentic Motorola accessories.

We want to help you upgrade your radio system and optimize your everyday operations. Reach out to our BearCom Canada team to discuss Motorola two-way radio solutions for your business.