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As a rough guide, about 2 km per watt with a clear line of sight. That's around 2 km for a 1 W radio, 4 km for 2 W and 10 km for 5 W. Hills, buildings and bush all cut that down, so real-world range is often less.

Licence-free UHF CB radios can be used without an individual licence, but they share public channels anyone nearby can hear. If you need private channels or a network designed around your sites, a licensed radio system is the better choice, and we can help arrange the licensing.

A personal locator beacon (PLB) sends a one-way SOS to rescuers and needs no subscription. A satellite messenger lets you send and receive messages, share your location and send an SOS, but it needs a monthly plan. If you only need a way to call for help, a PLB is the simpler option.

Yes. 406 MHz beacons, including PLBs and EPIRBs, must be registered with the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) before use. Registration lets rescuers identify you and contact your emergency contacts.

No. A Cel-Fi booster strengthens a weak signal, so it needs at least some signal outside to work with. Where there's none, satellite options such as Starlink are the answer, with phones calling over Wi-Fi.

Yes. Our technicians fit vehicle radios, boosters, trackers and site systems around the Bay of Plenty. If you're further afield, tell us where you are and we'll confirm the best fitting option for your area.