Discussing the move, a Tait spokesperson said: “Struggling with an unreliable analogue system, the organisation decided to upgrade and take advantage of the benefits of a digital Tait DMR T3 network.”
The spokesperson continued: “As a final piece to the communications puzzle, the 35-strong organisation has now committed to upgrading their dispatch to an Omnicore express radio dispatch console.
“The upgrade transitioned their communication system from an analogue to a digital system, using radio over IP. [It] was fully self-funded through generous grants from Pub Charity, the Lion Foundation and Coastguard New Zealand.”
According to the spokesperson, the change has “significantly enhanced the range and clarity of transmissions,” while also enabling remote access via tablets. The solution was devised and implemented by Mount Campbell Communications.
Managing director at Mount Campbell, Lloyd Welsey, said: "I am pleased we have been able to provide Nelson Coastguard with a state-of-the-art and future-proof system that will greatly enhance their response capability both internally as well as in collaboration with other rescue agencies.”
