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Discoveries and Early LED Devices
Same visibility, a fraction of the power draw, none of the heat. Here's how to actually choose the right LED...
What is an LED?
LEDs aren't just a spec sheet buzzword, they're why your warning light bar survives a corrugated farm track. Here's how...
Guidelines to Using Radios on Public Channels
Good CB and PRS radio etiquette comes down to a short list of habits, listen first, keep it brief, know...
UHF CB or PRS Radio Q & A
Got a UHF CB or PRS radio and still not sure why your signal drops out behind a shed but...
Radio Antennas Q & A
Radio Antennas – Key Facts You Need to Know Get clear answers on antenna gain, range, UHF vs VHF, SWR,...
Radio Frequency Identification Technology
RFID and GPS get mixed up constantly. Here's what RFID actually does well, where it falls short, and how it...
Using RoIP as Part of a Disaster Recovery Plan
When the Kaikōura or Christchurch earthquakes hit, or a cyclone knocks out power across a region, the organisations that keep...
Radio over IP (RoIP) Benefits
Still paying rent on a microwave link or leased line to connect your radio sites? Radio over IP does the...
Battery and Charging Technologies
A battery that dies mid-shift usually isn't broken, it's just never been given the chance to perform properly. Here's what's...
What does IP67 mean?
IP67 isn't just a marketing badge - it's a specific, testable standard. Here's exactly what it covers, how it differs...
MIL-STD-810 Explained: What the Standard Actually Tests
"MIL-STD-810 tested" on a spec sheet isn't as precise as it sounds. Here's what the standard actually tests and how...
Coastguard Eastern Region Radio Frequencies
Coastguard Tauranga runs on 01, with 62 and 66 as repeaters. Here's how the Eastern region VHF system works and...