75 Articles
Satellite Phone NZ for Maritime Crews: What Actually Keeps You Connected Offshore
A satellite phone doesn't replace your VHF or EPIRB, it fills the gap between them. Here's what actually works offshore,...
Portable Two-Way Radio NZ: How to Choose the Right One (2026 Guide)
"Portable radio" in NZ doesn't mean what Google thinks it means. Here's the real decision: licence-free UHF CB, marine VHF,...
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...
Reliable Comms for Adventure Tourism NZ: A 2026 Operational Guide
A layered PACE approach with real radio, satellite and PLB hardware, real prices, for NZ adventure operators working past cell...
Outgrowing UHF CB: When to Move to Licensed Digital Radio
UHF CB is where most crews start. Here are the six signs you've outgrown it, and how to move to...
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...
Two-Way Radios Nationwide NZ: Buying Outside Our Bay of Plenty Service Area
Outside our Bay of Plenty service footprint doesn't mean we can't help. Here's exactly what nationwide ordering gets you, and...
Mastering Radio Frequency NZ for Commercial Use
Getting radio frequency NZ decisions right, VHF vs UHF, PoC vs traditional, and RSM licensing, is what keeps a commercial...
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...