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Aucklanders have had an early Christmas present from the Mayor in the form of a promise to sting them for a fuel tax. A fuel tax is the rate increase...

477 MHz, 26 MHz, 27 MHz, mobile phone, AM/FM, antennas Manufactured to exacting high standards to accessorise the GME range of market...

PRS Radio Repeater Channels in New Zealand Whangarei, Channel 6 - operating for about 5 years. Channel 1 Glenfield, Limited coverage, not...

Motorsport Radio Packages from Mobile Systems Get the best comms for your team so that they can outperform the opposition on the track......

International VHF Marine Radio Channels & Frequencies Channel Tx Frequency ...

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Antennas and Aerials Does my magnetic-mount antenna need to be mounted vertically or can I mount it...

Groundplanes Explained A groundplane is a flat, electrically reflective surface that some antenna models need to be sited on to work properly. The...

Why Use PRS? PRS Radio's are small, lightweight and powerful PRS radio's are perfect to keep a group together, whether you're hiking, camping, at...

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The Sanctuary Mountain project began with a dream to protect the diversity of plant and animal species living on Maungatautari. Many of our...

Imagine holding out your hand and catching words, pictures, and information passing by. That's more or less what an antenna (sometimes called an...

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR), with approximately 3,500 trained volunteers, is the national volunteer organisation assisting the...

Tauranga Mobile Systems Limited (MSL) otherwise known as Tait Mobile Radio BOP, Tait Tauranga - Dealers and service for Tait Communications, Mobile...

Mobile radios have sat in the vehicles of Mission Critical users for decades. While there have been some advances, most mobiles are still primarily...

When a company grows, the communication has to grow with it. Founded in 1945, Illinois-based Georgia Nut Company has continuously enhanced its...

Comparison of Iridium vs Inmarsat vs Thuraya in the field We’ve been looking at satellite communications for the last few weeks as part of our...

I saw an ad for two VHF radios for use in my business. Over how great a distance will these radios communicate? VHF radios usually operate in the 1...

NZ Transport Agency MOBILE VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN NOTES Document Purpose The purpose of this document is to assist site selection, positioning &...

The Toughest Portables in the Industry The TP9300 is built for rugged conditions. Your people need a radio that won't fail them, no matter...

Click HERE to view the Maritime New Zealand Radio Handbook for Coastal Vessels Do’s and Don’ts in operating Marine Radios in the...

The TX3550S UHF CB radio with SoundPath speaker microphone has been discontinued and the replacement model XRS-370C is now available. The popular...

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a two-lead semiconductor light source. It is a p–n junction diode, which emits light when activated. When a...

Green electroluminescence from a point contact on a crystal of SiC recreates Round's original experiment from 1907. Electroluminescence as a...

The inner workings of an LED, showing circuit (top) and band diagram (bottom) A P-N junction can convert absorbed light energy into a proportional...

Power sources Simple LED circuit with resistor for current limiting The current–voltage characteristic of an LED is similar...

A variable- (also changeable, electronic, or dynamic) message sign, often abbreviated VMS, CMS, or DMS, and in the UK known as a matrix sign,is an...

You are invited to the Push Wireless Bay of Plenty Launch Come and learn about New Zealand’s first Digital Tier 3 Two Way Radio network, Push...

Changes to the Maritime Mobile Repeater allocations Maritime radio channels will be changing on 1 October 2016 New Zealand,...

DO: Listen before transmitting. Always make sure the channel is clear before using, so as to avoid interference to others. Use accepted...

The Motorola Digital Portable range includes... DP2400 DP2600 DP3400 and DP3401 DP4400 and DP4401 DP3441 DP4600 and DP4601 DP3600 and...

Listening to customers’ needs and feedback is the best way to determine how technology solutions can help...

Does a Magnet-Mount antenna need to be mounted vertically or can I mount it horizontally? Cell tower antennas are mounted vertically, so the...

WHAT RANGE WILL A UHF CB OR PRS RADIO GIVE ME? Generally speaking, range for a CB radio or PRS radio could be anywhere from 1 to 20 kilometers...

What range will a AM CB radio give me? Generally speaking, range for a CB radio could be anywhere from 1 to 20 kilometers depending on terrain, type...

Published 24 March 2016 by Sara Goessi Claiming off-road refunds is now a completely paperless process for EROAD customers. Until now,...

Friday, 18 March, 2016 – Houston, USA When the safety of your people is key, organizations want to be sure that their critical...

WHAT IS A LOCATOR BEACON? A locator beacon is a small electronic device that, on activation, broadcasts a distress signal to a satellite. This...

WHAT RANGE WILL A UHF OR VHF PORTABLE RADIO GIVE ME? Most portable radios are limited to 5 watts output. Generally speaking, range for a portable...

What is "Gain"? Gain measures how much of the energy sent from the radio to the booster antenna is concentrated in a specific direction,...

Ross Spearman, CTO, Tait Communications Tuesday, 2 February, 2016 – Christchurch, New Zealand Iconic New Zealand...

The stressful job of hatching and rearing kiwi chicks has been made easier for the dedicated team at New Zealand’s largest kiwi breeding...

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Nick Cohen takes a look at buying a VHF, aerials and provides a comprehensive list of VHF units available in New Zealand and Australia. Article:...

CASE STUDY Hytera VHF Digital Mobile Radio Handheld and base Radio with GPS tracking Client: Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre. Radio...

Boats and alcohol don’t mix. If you’re on board a boat and intoxicated, you are a danger to yourself as well as needlessly...

Lifejackets are life savers Research commissioned by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) shows that people who wear lifejackets on the water are...

Icom NZ launches its IP Radio – a first for New Zealand Icom has launched the IP100H, an IP (Internet Protocol) radio that is unique in New...

This is a useful PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) comparative sheet for the RescueMe vs other brands in the market. CLICK HERE to view...

This is a short note to say thanks to you and your team for your support throughout 2013 and we hope to see you again in 2014. Mobile Systems'...

EPIRB BUYERS GUIDE NZ Fishing World By John Durrant June 10, 2013 The average fisho is, thankfully, becoming more safety-savvy. As part of...

LED Lamps now available from Mobile Systems Driving lights Daytime running lights Worklights Vehicle marker lights CLICK HERE to view LED Lamps...

Efficiency: LEDs emit more light per watt than incandescent light bulbs. The efficiency of LED lighting fixtures is not affected...

The G.Dek is a remote-wired marine stereo component system that includes a control head and a multimedia hub. Multiple source inputs include SD Card,...

Telematics (ITL) has launched a driver-focussed display unit for its eRUC unit, the ibright CHECK-MATE. Written by Richard Edwards Tuesday 25 June...

MOBILE SYSTEMS CONDITIONS of HIRE 1) Delivery and removal of equipment The Hirer authorises MOBILE SYSTEMS to bring its...

Introducing the new TX685 & TX6150 compact 3 and 5 watt UHF CB hand held radios from GME. These Australian designed radios are built rugged and...

MOTOTRBO™ REMASTER YOUR WORKFORCE WITH THE RIGHT SOLUTION HELP TEAMS WORK BETTER AND FASTER, TOGETHER Your people are on the factory floor,...

MOTOTRBO DP4000 SERIES DIGITAL TWO-WAY portable RADIOS From the factory worker building components to the road crew making repairs, MOTOTRBO can...

EnableMonitor helps you to anticipate and resolve issues before they threaten the communications that your business depends on As one component of...

Hytera Digital Mobile Radio Introduction Hytera, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative wireless communications equipment and solutions...

Digital Mobile Radio Solution Guide For critical communications in business, DMR Tier 3 digital trunking technology is a modern, scalable solution...

RUC Questions & Answers Am I able to specify RUC weights for vehicles in the type of areas that have more than one band, or is this...

Hytera, a leading designer and manufacturer of professional mobile radio communications equipments, is dedicated to bringing most valuable and...

Radio over Internet Protocol, or RoIP, is similar to VoIP, but augments two-way radio communications rather than telephone calls. From the system...

Does RoIP add value to two-way radio? Radio over internet protocol (RoIP) adds to the value of two-way radio and in many cases replaces telephone...

Radio over IP (RoIP) Benefits Radio over IP offers a cost effective way to interconnect radio systems and operators together. It is a technology...

Using RoIP as Part of a Disaster Recovery Plan With so many natural disasters in recent years (the Christchurch earthquakes, Qld floods and Black...

Walkie Talkies vs. Two Way Radios: What’s the difference? Many people seem to interchange the terminology when referring to either a walkie...

Two-way Radio Review Please do not make the same, expensive mistakes so many others have made. This review will help you select the correct...

GPS.ORG.NZ Forum on PLBs Timwiel: Hi there - and thanks in advance for any answers given. I am after recommendations for a PLB or EPIRB for...

OffRoadExpress Forum on 2-Way Radios Adminw2: what radios do you use? do you use UHF CB radio? I'm wanting to buy one and currently have these:...

NZ Tramper Forums Ruatuki: Since almost all my tramping is in backcountry about as remote as you can get in the North Island, and solo, safety is...

OffRoadExpress Forum regarding PRS Radios HBpajero: has anyone got the latest GME unit prs? How does it compare to the Uniden? Is there any others...

The New Zealand Government has scrapped plans to spend at least $150 million extending the police secure digital radio network beyond the three main...

Mi5 Security Background Delivering unbelievable surveillance - anywhere... We allow people to protect and monitor assets around the world by...

December 2012 Swim Cook Strait Coastguard Charity TradeMe Auction Thank you for taking part in the December 2012 Swim Cook Strait Coastguard...

Mobile Communication Systems Portable Radio Communications Mobile Systems provide portable radio batteries and portable radio accessories for the...

IP linking: an award-winning (and quakeproof) PMR site solution! The robustness of MiMOMax’s IP linking was put to the test in 2011 during the...

Understanding the 406 MHz E.P.I.R.B. Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon Service Two networks of satellites are used to manage the...

About EPIRBs, PLBs and ELTs 406 MHz beacons are detected by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system. This affects all maritime beacons (EPIRBs),...

What is MAP27? MAP27 is defined as Mobile Access Protocol for MPT1327 communications equipment. In brief, it permits data exchange between MPT...

Garmin Astro DC220 and DC320 Receivers & DC20 or DC30 Dog Collars Garmin DC220 and garmin DC320 Receivers Author: Neill Ellis, Prior Vice...

XLERATE TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY Information Technology has converged to provide businesses with the opportunity to use mobile data solutions as a...

Finding Your Way With GPS What is the better way to go - in-car GPS system or a GPS-enabled cell phone? If you're shopping for a GPS solution...

Public AM CB Channel & Frequency List Channel Frequency Channel ...

Tait launches DMR Tier III solution at IWCE 2012 Tait Communications are among the first to offer a DMR Tier III mission-critical solution. Tait...

Radio Frequency (RF) Radio frequency (abbreviated RF, rf, or r.f.) is a term that refers to alternating current (AC) having characteristics such...

What is the XT Network? It is Telecom New Zealand's branding for its new mobile network, based on 3G (third generation) technologies. What...

A sound reinforcement system is the combination of microphones, signal processors, amplifiers, and loudspeakers that makes live or pre-recorded...

About DMR The limitations of analogue technology Although analogue technology still offers some great benefits, low total cost of ownership,...

MIL-STD-810 by Wikipedia The military standard referred to as MIL-STD-810 "Department of Defense Test Method Standard for Environmental...

IP stands for "Ingress Protection" An IP number is used to specify the environmental protection of enclosures around electronic...

Battery Technologies Alessandro Volta pioneered the primary electric cell at the turn of the 19th Century. It wasn't until 1859 that the first...

Radio-frequency Identification Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the use of an object (typically referred to as an RFID tag) applied to or...

Bluetooth in Your Car Look, Ma! No hands! Here’s how you can start talking hands-free in your car. You've likely heard of...

Back in 2004, Australia’s GME revolutionised the marine safety world with the award winning MT400 406 MHz EPIRB. The MT400 concept, ...

KEEPING YOU IN TOUCH TEAMTALKS - August 2011 It’s fair to say that Fonterra needs no introduction to Teamlalk customers. We all know who...

Propeller Magazine Oct/Nov 2010 Article – VHF Communication Keeping in Touch Perhaps one of the most important and often least...

Tait wins large US transit contract with innovative P25 digital radio solution 30th Sep 2010 Tait Radio Communications, a global leader in...

About wireless communications Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves (rather than some form of...

Intrinsically Safe Portable Radios Overview What is Intrinsically Safe? Intrinsically Safe is electrical equipment that is incapable of releasing...

What to Consider When Shopping for a PA System There's a lot to consider when shopping for PA systems. What's best for you? That's a question that...

What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology? The global short-range wireless standard for personal connectivity of a broad range of electronic devices...

Tait - TeamTalk RadioCombo Deal RadioCombo Frequently Asked Questions What models of radio are available with the RadioCombo? There are three...

Coastguard Eastern Region Radio Frequencies Location Call Sign ...

What is a distress beacon? A distress beacon is a small electronic device that, on activation, broadcasts a signal to a satellite. This signal...

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TeamTalk RadioCombo Deal TeamTalk and Logic Energy have teamed up with selected Tait Dealer Partners to bring to you the best value trunked mobile...

Marine VHF radio is installed on all large ships and most seagoing small craft. It is used for a wide variety of purposes, including summoning...

MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Two-Way Radio System The Motorola DP 3400/3401/3600/3601 Portable Radios Shift into digital The next-generation...

MOTOTRBO Professional Digital Two-Way Radio System DM 3400/3401/3600/3601 Mobile Radios Shift into digital... The next-generation professional...

Tired of Dropped or Missed Calls? Tired of No or Slow Cellular Data? We Can Help! Mobile Systems can help you improve your cell phone signal. If you...

The Dominion Post 01-Feb-2010 Page: 6 NZ Infotech By: Claire McEntee Region: Wellington Digitral Radio Helps Keep Council Staff Safe...

A History of GPS Technology While GPS technology has recently become omnipresent with a variety of applications that pertain to everyday life,...

How GPS Works GPS: A Satellite-Based Navigation System By Fred Zahradnik, About.com The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a technical...

Monty from Caltreaux Transport recently put his new rig on the road. Tait Mobile Radio (BOP) installed: A Tait TM8254 model VHF...

Radio Communication Options in Mountainous Areas MOUNTAIN RADIO SERVICE (MRS) What is it the Mountain Radio Service? A high-frequency (HF) radio...

April 6, 2009 “Design that users will love, combined with the kind of Tait quality that builds confidence.” That’s the...

Tait Electronics Limited introduced a new suite of IP67-rated trunked and conventional portable radio solutions with its TP8100 series View the...

TAIT ELECTRONICS LIMITED This case history was written by Ken McCarthy as part of the CANZ Research Programme at Victoria University The programme...

Agriculture Mobile Communications Syndicate Date : February 12, 2002 A string of enquiries from rural business people about improved mobile ...