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HF Radios Save Lives

In an age when primary-schoolers can text their mates on the other side of the classroom - or on the other side of the planet - you might be forgiven for thinking that your mobile phone will suffice as a communication device when travelling the outback. But you'd be dead wrong.

It's not your fault. Telcos and governments often declare that mobile phone coverage in Australia is 97%. But that figure represents a percentage of the Australian population, not its geography.

Geographic mobile phone coverage in Australia is closer to 6%. So if you want to explore the remaining 94% of our wide land with peace-of-mind that you can contact help in an emergency, then you need a HF radio.

The easiest mode of communication

HF radios are one of the most cost-efficient and reliable means of communication in the outback. In the majority of situations HF radios don't require plans, contracts or a permit to operate in Australia. A simple membership to Australian 4WD Network covers it all.

The fact that governments don't require most users to pay a separate license fees is testament to how vital HF radios are deemed to be to those travelling in remote Australia. Keeping HF radios user friendly ensures that people are provided no disincentive to purchase and use them when venturing into areas where having reliable communication at-hand can be the difference between life and death.

Keeping you connected, keeping you safe

HF radios are invaluable in life-threatening situations brought about by snakebites, heart-attack or any number of other nasty turns-of-events you might encounter in the outback. In these time-critical scenarios, HF radios are one of your best means of getting assistance. Often the RFDS can offer vital advice over the radio while they make their way to you for treatment or evacuation.

But being in-touch in the outback is about more than safety. HF radios are also a means of communicating with your fellow adventurers. Whether you're travelling in convoy, or you're just keen to say hello to another traveller, HF radios are a great way to feel connected to the spirited souls who are out there living life with a vigour to match your own.

Choosing the best for you

But no two travellers are the same. So when you're looking into HF radios, we can assist you in deciding which type best suits your particular needs. We stock a wide range of HF radios suitable for all kinds of uses.

We can also assist you if you're looking for a HF radio for other uses such as security, traffic management, or any other area or industry where direct, cost-effective communication is needed.

At this stage we could bamboozle you with technical details about UHF/VHF frequency bands, RF amplifiers and the like, but we know by now that this tech-talk simply megahertz the brain of the average person looking for a quality HF radio. So instead we'll just ensure you that we only stock proven HF radios because, as fellow travellers, we know that when faced with a potentially life-threatening situation, you want to know things are going to work.

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