What "Tait Tough" Really Means for Your Team
"Tait Tough" is more than a catchphrase, it's a promise engineered into every TP9310. The TP9310 is part of the Tait 9300 series, designed and manufactured in New Zealand, supporting quad-mode operation across DMR Tier 2 conventional and trunked, MPT1327, and analogue FM, giving flexibility to communicate with older analogue fleets while planning a future upgrade.
Here's a look at that toughness in action.
The TP9310 supports 16 channels or talk groups across multiple frequency bands, and carries an IP67 rating, dust-tight and waterproof, at home in a downpour in the Kaingaroa Forest or a corrosive marine environment near a port. That resilience translates directly to less downtime, lower repair costs, and a team that stays connected when it matters most.
Advanced Features for Safety and Clarity
DMR Tier 2 digital capability gives clear audio that cuts through the background clatter of a busy construction site or the roar of heavy machinery, extends battery life, and keeps conversations private, a step up from older analogue systems.
Lone Worker Alerts
Prompts the user to check in at set times. Miss a check-in, and an alert goes out to a supervisor automatically.
Man Down
A built-in sensor detects unusual movement, a sudden fall or a complete lack of motion, and sends an emergency signal automatically.
GPS Tracking
Standard on every TP9310, giving a real-time map of where every team member is.
The TP9310 fits comfortably in the hand, with large, tactile buttons usable even wearing thick work gloves, and a high-capacity 2400mAh Li-Ion battery that lasts through long, demanding shifts.
Who Relies on the TP9310 in New Zealand
Forestry and Outdoor Operations
In remote sites where cellular coverage is unreliable, the TP9310 is a genuine lifeline, rugged enough to withstand knocks, drops and constant exposure to moisture and dirt. Standard GPS tracking gives supervisors a real-time view of every worker's location so help can be sent to their exact position in an emergency.
Construction and Logistics
A construction site is noise, dust and constant movement, and the TP9310's DMR digital audio cuts through the racket of heavy machinery so every message is heard. For transport and logistics coordinating drivers and ground crew across wide areas, the radio's durability and group calling keep the operation synchronised from the warehouse through to final delivery.
Port and Marine Environments
Corrosive sea salt, constant moisture and loud industrial noise make ports tough on gear. The TP9310's sealed construction shields it from marine air, while its audio ensures messages get through over the sound of ships and cranes.
Making Your Fleet Your Own
The TP9310 is available in a range of colours, red, green, yellow and hi-vis options, a useful organisational tool for allocating devices by team or role. Red radios could go to fire wardens, green to health and safety officers, yellow to a specific contracting team, cutting down confusion and streamlining communication during critical moments.
Mobile Systems also offers professional engraving, permanently marking each radio with a company name, logo or asset number, a genuine theft deterrent and a simpler way to manage a fleet's maintenance schedule.
Why Your Choice of Supplier Matters
An authorised dealer guarantees genuine Tait products and the technical know-how to configure them properly for your team, unlike a general retailer with a limited range and little product knowledge. Mobile Systems provides professional programming tuned to your operational needs and licensed frequencies, ongoing after-sales service, an efficient repair pathway, and extended warranty options.
This commitment traces back to Tait Communications itself, founded in Christchurch in 1969 by Sir Angus Tait and a founding team of 12, who built New Zealand's first all-transistor mobile radios. See our deeper look at Tait Communications for more on this Kiwi story.
