2026 W8008 Pager Charger Update: USB Type-C for Individual Cradles

 Quick Answer

In 2026, WEX updated the power input on each individual W8008 single charging cradle to USB Type-C. The W8008 pager continues to connect to the cradle through Pogo Pin contacts. When five single cradles are installed on the modular 5-position base, the complete charging station continues to receive shared power through the round DC input on the base.

 USB Type-C Is the 2026 Update to the W8008 Single Charging Cradle

The current W8008 single charging cradle now includes a USB Type-C power input for independent desktop use. This is the specific W8008 charger change introduced in 2026.

The updated connector provides a current and familiar input format for new and repeat orders. Customers should continue to use the cable and power supply supplied or recommended by WEX, because a Type-C connector shape alone does not confirm that every third-party power adapter has the correct electrical specifications.

The update applies to the power input on the individual cradle. It does not mean that every W8008 multi-charger has changed to a Type-C power input.

 The W8008 5-Position Charger Retains Its Shared Round DC Input

The W8008 5-position charger combines five removable single charging cradles on one shared modular base.

A cradle removed from the base can be powered independently through its own USB Type-C input. When the five cradles are installed on the 5-position base, the complete charging station is powered through the round DC input on the base. The Type-C ports and the round DC input therefore belong to two different charging arrangements and remain part of the same modular charger design.

• Individual use: power one separated cradle through its USB Type-C input.
• Combined use: power all five installed cradles through the shared round DC input on the base.

The integrated W8008 10-position charger uses a separate charging structure and continues to use its dedicated round DC power input. It is not included in this 2026 Type-C update.

 Pogo Pin Contacts Continue to Connect the Pager and Charging Cradle

The W8008 pager is charged through spring-loaded Pogo Pin contacts inside the charging cradle. These contacts form the charging connection between the pager and the cradle when the pager is seated correctly.

WEX has used this Pogo Pin design for several years. It is an established part of the current W8008 charging system, not a feature newly introduced in 2026. The 2026 update concerns only the Type-C power input on the individual cradle.

Three Connections Serve Different Functions

 The Charger Update Does Not Change the W8008 Pager Configuration

The charger connector update does not change the radio or messaging configuration of the W8008 IP67 OLED rechargeable pager.

The pager continues to support project-based POCSAG frequency, baud rate, and capcode/RIC configuration. The 4-line and 8-line OLED display options, sealed rechargeable lithium battery, and available charging arrangements also remain part of the current W8008 product platform.

 Confirm the Required W8008 Charging Arrangement Before Ordering

WEX currently provides single, 5-position, 10-position, and magnetic charging options for different W8008 deployment requirements. Customers placing a repeat order after several years may notice differences between earlier charger versions and the current individual-cradle configuration.

Before ordering, please confirm the required pager quantity, charging arrangement, and power accessories. For a repeat or replacement order, photos of the existing pager and charger can help WEX identify the appropriate current configuration.

View the available W8008 pager accessories or contact WEX with your pager quantity and charging requirements so that we can confirm the correct setup for a new or repeat order.