Traveling in out of the way areas? No cell phone coverage? No assistance if something goes wrong?

The New Zealand 4WD Radio Network is a group which uses HF SSB radio's as a reliable and effective way of communicating over large areas where conventional communications - Cellular phones, Land Mobile RT’s, CB’s and UHF PRS just don’t work from.
HF SSB is a reliable means of communicating over vast distances and from in deep valley’s or mountainous areas. It is probably one of the most reliable communications available.

With a HF SSB transceiver fitted to your vehicle you can safely travel with the knowledge that if something goes wrong or your plans change that you have the means to communicate with the outside world.

This is a forum where you can discuss communications issues while 4WDing and learn more about the NZ 4WD Radio Network.

Beacon calling added. refer "Files".

Telcall added 2005. You can now ring phone numbers from your mobile and get the person you want to speak to yourself.