15/01/2026
Why two-way radios remain essential in 2026.
✔ Instant and Reliable Push-to-Talk
✔ Operates without infrastructure - radios function on dedicated frequencies, peer-to-peer or via repeaters, so they stay operational even when cell towers fail.
✔ Designed to withstand drops, water, dust, heat, and extreme environments.
✔ Radios typically last 8 - 18+ hours on a charge and allow fast battery swaps, unlike smartphones.
✔ Lower total costs as radios avoid smartphone expenses like data plans and contracts. Licensing and maintenance are generally lower.
✔ Minimal training required with straightforward operation.
✔ Secure and private communications with up to 256 bit incryption.
✔ Built-in emergency alerts, panic buttons, real-time GPS tracking, and interoperability with EMS, fire, and law enforcement.
✔ Widely used in public safety, transportation, construction, agriculture, event management, and hospitality.
✔ Growing market worth over $4bn to the Australian economy each year.
