Alcom Communications NZ

27/10/2026

🚵🌲 A big holiday weekend in the forest!

What a fantastic Whaka100 weekend in Rotorua!

Behind every great event are the people who help make it happen — including the many volunteers working behind the scenes.

A special shout-out to Deb, one of the volunteers helping keep things running smoothly, with a radio close at hand! 📻

Alcom is proud to support Nduro Events with hire radios operating on our Alcom Connect digital radio network.

Great events. Great people. Clear communications.

22/10/2026

Good Luck to Everyone Taking on Whaka100! 🚵🌲

It's Whaka100 weekend in Rotorua!

We're proud to once again be supporting Nduro Events, providing hire radios on our Alcom Connect digital radio network to help keep event teams connected across Whakarewarewa Forest.

There's a lot happening behind the scenes at an event like this, and reliable communication plays an important part in keeping everything running smoothly.

A big shout-out to Helene Nicholson and her team of volunteers and everyone taking on the trails this Labour Weekend!

Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! 🙌

👉 Find out more about our work with Nduro Events: https://alcom.co.nz/customer-profile-nduro-events/



Photo Credit: Selena Wright

20/10/2026

‼️ Installing radios in EVs has presented installers with new challenges ⚡👇
⚠️ Unlike standard diesel or petrol trucks, EVs have massive high-voltage cables running straight through the firewall between the cab and the motor. Major Safety Risks include:
1. Accidentally drilling near or nicking an EV cable means a massive risk of severe electrical shock
2. Terrible Interference: Those high-voltage lines create heavy electromagnetic fields. Run your radio wires too close, and your signal will be ruined by constant static
3. Fried Computers: Mess up the grounding or wire into the wrong spot, and you can instantly fry the vehicle's computer and void the warranty
✅ Our technicians will do their research on your vehicle first to ensure we get the job done right and safely first time

15/10/2026

📡 Need critical coms for worker safety, team efficiency or emergency response 🤔

Alcom Connect VHF Digital Radio Network may be the solution you are looking for!

✅ Dual Functionality - Digital & Analogue
✅ Seamless Coverage
✅ Phone Interconnect
✅ Text Messaging
✅ GPS Tracking/Welfare Monitoring
✅ Clear Digital Sound
✅ Group or One-to-one Calling
✅ Remote Alarm Monitoring
✅ Emergency Call Priority

More than voice 📢
We can tailor the system to suit your needs 🎯

For more information click the link below:
https://alcom.co.nz/alcom-connect/
Or
Call Vernon - 027 450 9003

08/10/2026

📻 Bigger isn't always better.
When it comes to radio communications, the best system isn't necessarily the biggest or most sophisticated.
It's the one that suits how your team actually works.
The new Tait Open2 range is designed for small to medium-sized operations that need straightforward, reliable team communications without unnecessary complexity.
Using DMR Tier 2 technology, it's a cost-effective option for factories, warehouses, tourism operations, events and other workplaces where teams need clear, instant push-to-talk communication.
The right solution doesn't have to be the biggest solution; it just needs to be right for your operation.

👉 Talk to Alcom about what could work for your team.

https://alcom.co.nz/product/tait-open2/

05/10/2026

👷📻 Working remotely? Communication matters.
For many people working across the Central North Island, being remote or working alone is simply part of the job.
But what happens if something goes wrong?
Recent WorkSafe guidance highlights the importance of having a reliable communication device suited to where you actually work – along with a secondary way of raising the alarm.
Because good communication isn't only about keeping the job moving.
It's also part of keeping people safe.
👉 Is your communications setup appropriate for where your people actually work?
Read the WorkSafe guidance here: fil:///Users/catherinedouglas/Downloads/WKS-9-remote-isolated-work-safety-alert.pdf

05/10/2026

👷📻 Working remotely? Communication matters.
For many people working across the Central North Island, being remote or working alone is simply part of the job.
But what happens if something goes wrong?
Recent WorkSafe guidance highlights the importance of having a reliable communication device suited to where you actually work – along with a secondary way of raising the alarm.
Because good communication isn't only about keeping the job moving.
It's also part of keeping people safe.
👉 Is your communications setup appropriate for where your people actually work?
Read the WorkSafe guidance here: https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/about-us/news-and-media/remote-and-isolated-work/

This safety alert covers the importance of being safe and staying connected when working remotely or isolated from others.

29/09/2026

🌲 Where work meets play 🚵
Spring means more of us are heading into Whaka Forest to ride, walk, run and enjoy the outdoors.
But while it’s one of Rotorua’s favourite recreational playgrounds, it’s also a busy working forest
Forestry crews, logging trucks, recreational users and major events can all be operating across the forest; sometimes at the same time
Behind the scenes, good planning, coordination and reliable communication all play their part.
We’re proud that Alcom helps keep many of the people who work and operate in the forest connected, including events using our Alcom Connect digital radio network.
🌲 One forest. Many users. All needing to stay connected.
👉 Read the full story: https://alcom.co.nz/where-work-meets/

16/09/2026

Kia kaha te reo Māori.

At Alcom, communication is what we’re all about, connecting people when and where it matters.

So this week, we’re pleased to acknowledge Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week and the importance of keeping te reo Māori heard, spoken and growing.

15/09/2026

📻 Radio technology evolves: reliable communication remains essential.

The Hytera BP5 Series is a compact, lightweight portable radio designed for businesses that need clear, dependable communication wherever the job takes them.

With digital and analogue capability, clear audio, noise reduction and a tough, practical design, the BP5 Series is well suited to busy working environments.

At Skyline Luge Rotorua, Hytera radios have been keeping the team connected since 2016. Their original PD602 portable radios have now been replaced by the newer BP562, allowing Skyline to update its equipment while continuing with a proven Hytera digital radio solution.

It’s a great example of how the right radio system can evolve with your business.

👉 See how reliable radio communications support operations at Skyline Luge Rotorua: https://alcom.co.nz/hytera-digital-radios-trusted-by-skyline-luge-rotorua-for-clear-reliable-communications/