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The MOTOTRBO DP3000e Series is a tough and compact ETSI DMR Standards compliant digital radio. It won’t let you down even in harsh environments. The DP3000e Series delivers operations-critical voice and data communications. Bluetooth® audio lets you talk without wires, integrated Wi-Fi® enables remote software updates, and indoor and outdoor locationtracking capabilities give you total […]

In late 2015, Mastercom donated 12 brand new IC41PRO radios to the Denistone East Before & After School Care Association (DEBASCA).  This generous donation of easy to use, lightweight, rugged CB UHF two way radios has created huge efficiencies in how DEBASCA conducts its everyday operations, as well as improved safety management. DEBASCA is a […]

On 5 September, a group of 50 or so keen Aussies left the town of Wagga Wagga on a 36 day Kangaroo Recruitment March to Campbelltown. With the majority of participants on foot, some on horseback, carriage, fire truck and even vintage car – the unlikely group consummated years of planning to re-enact a 520km […]

Australian companies looking to cut costs by buying grey market Motorola Solutions radios should be wary of the “false economy” this practice creates. There are potentially much more significant and costly business complications which can arise. Buyers of these products should be fully aware that no local warranty from the manufacturer exists and the process […]

On Friday 19-21 June, Mastercom participated in the NSW Rural Fire Service Association’s (RFSA) biennial conference in Mudgee. This educational event brought together over 500 dedicated and motivated rural fire fighters from across NSW and was complemented by an innovative trade exhibition and equipment display. The Mastercom team fronted by Andy Murray, was proud to […]

We are innovators of loud and clear two way radio communication solutions. From commercial fleets and surveillance teams, through to state emergency services, ports and airports – we make industry flow through digital two way radio communication in Sydney, New South Wales and beyond. Specialists in digital and analogue voice technologies, two-way radio networks and […]

Tait’s Connection Magazine always makes for good reading, this issue covers issues from the Antarctic to the changing role of today’s radio technician. Read the magazine

The ACMA has used its powers under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 to issue Icom (Australia) Pty Ltd with a permit to continue to supply the Icom IC-A15 radio to the Australian aviation market. Icom self-declared to the ACMA that the IC-A15 is one of three aviation band radio products it supplies to the Australian market […]

The professional mobile radio (PMR) market in Australia is growing steadily and plays a critical role in the delivery of a range of public and private sector activities, advancing the Australian economy. A study commissioned by the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) estimated the number of PMR licenses allocated by the Australian Communications and […]

The release of a long-awaited economic report on the benefits of land mobile radio (LMR) use and spectrum requirements has put the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) in the spotlight at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 26 November 2014. Senator Ann Ruston hosted a function for the official launch of the report in front […]

A new report released by the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) reveals that spectrum used for land mobile radio (LMR) services generates economic benefits of between $1.99 billion and $3.72 billion every year. These benefits far outweigh the economic cost of providing LMR services, indicating that LMR is the best possible use of those spectrum resources. The […]

The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) is conducting a study on the current and potential future uses of Land Mobile Radio services in Australia and need your assistance to gether this important data. It is expected that the study will be used by both Government and Industry bodies to inform future policy directions and […]

ARCIA: new president’s welcome. I am delighted and humbled to be named the president of the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association. Firstly, let me congratulate the outgoing committee members and in particular, retiring president Chris Kelly. Our industry is indebted to these fine people, who have given up countless hours to work on our behalf, […]

As a parter and founder of The Orion Network – Australia’s leading digital two way radio network, we are transforming the way bus companies operate, by integrating voice and data technologies to achieve greater efficiencies and enhance service delivery.
 As part of our recent engagement with Comfortdelgro Cabcharge (CDC), the largest private bus operator in […]

Almost everyone who has been responsible for a company’s mission-critical radio communications systems has – at some point in their career – had to make a crucial decision about what new systems they should deploy to keep their organisation working as efficiently, cost-effectively and safely as possible. Whether that responsibility involves supporting just one single […]

It may raise a few eyebrows to learn, then, that mobile applications, or ‘apps’ as they’re better known, are revolutionising the way we view one of the pioneers of mobile communications: the two-way radio. Yes, the humble walkie-talkie is undergoing the same app-driven frenzy that turned mobile phones into man’s best digital friend almost overnight […]

The development of digital two-way radio is shaping the way future generations will communicate in the years to come.In fact, the adoption of digital two-way radio in Australia and New Zealand is among the highest globally.A recent survey demonstrates more than 70 per cent of two-way radio users plan on migrating to digital in the […]