NEWS
VHF Radios Q & A
Over how great a distance will these radios communicate? VHF radios usually operate in the 1 to 2 watt range...
Working Principles of LEDs
IP67, ECE R65 Class 2, SAE Class 1. Here's what these codes actually mean, and why "Class 1" on two...
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 β 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...
Fact Sheet: Alcohol
Sober boating cuts your risk dramatically. It doesn't remove it. Here's what NZ law and data actually say, and what...
Fact Sheet: Lifejackets
The lifejacket rules are changing in 2026, and Bay of Plenty is already ahead of the curve. Here's what the...
Using RoIP as Part of a Disaster Recovery Plan
When the KaikΕura 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...