Which level of IP rating do you need for your radio?

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IP Rating represents the level of protection provided by a device against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. As radios are often used in a wide range of outdoor scenarios, many of them have IP ratings that tell users in which environment they can use them safely.

The IP code consists of two digits, e.g. IP67

The first digit indicates the level of protection against solid particle.

The second digit indicates the level of protection against liquid.

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FIRST DIGIT: SOLID PARTICLE PROTECTION

0 No protection against contact and ingress of objects

1 Any large surface of the body, such as the back of a hand.

2 Fingers or similar objects.

3 Tools, thick wires, etc.

4 Most wires, screws, etc.

5 Dust Protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted.

6 Dust tight. No ingress of dust.

SECOND DIGIT: LIQUID INGRESS PROTECTION

1 Vertically falling water drops

2 Vertically falling water drops; enclosure tilted up to 15°

3 Spraying water at an angle up to 60° from vertical.

4 Splashing water at any angle

5 Water jets against the enclosure at any angle

6 Powerful water jets against the enclosure at any angle

7 Temporary immersion in water

8 Continuous immersion in water