BARRETT NEWS

Why one tiny town in Australia is an HF radio powerhouse

Wiluna is 1,000km from Perth and has a population in the hundreds. Despite this, it is home to test and transmission sites for internationally significant communication systems.

Caribbean nations adopt Australian emergency response tech, systems

In the Caribbean, Australian-made goods are often synonymous with quality. For emergency management teams tasked with saving lives and property, quality is key and that’s why they’re choosing Barrett Communications.

How high-tech HF radios are boosting Tobago’s disaster communications networks

Automatic link establishment in high-frequency (HF) radios means a faster response from emergency management teams and a reduced need for experienced operators.

Caribbean radio movement responds to communication needs during hurricane season

Youlou Radio Movement in St Vincent and the Grenadines is providing much-needed radio links and emcon training in the Caribbean region.

Emergency communications where they are needed most: Bringing HF radio to the Caribbean

The Rainbow Radio League and Barrett Communications are bringing vital emergency communications infrastructure to the Caribbean. Here’s how an ambitious relationship was born with the vision to save lives.

Why high frequency emergency radio communications networks are critical for island nations

The Pacific region faces a number of challenges: small clusters of population across thousands of islands, poor mass communications infrastructure, and severe stormy weather on an annual basis.

RADIO COMMS ARTICLES

How HF radios enable environmental research in extreme locations

HF radios provide reliable communication for researchers in remote areas like Antarctica, deserts, and rain-forests where other networks do not have coverage or can fail.

Empowering conservation volunteers with HF radios in remote areas

HF radios keep conservation volunteers safe & connected in remote areas, enabling coordination, reporting and emergency response where cell coverage fails.

The importance of frequency management in HF radio communication

Explore how frequency management in HF radio boosts communication reliability, reduces interference and enhances long-distance performance.

The role of HF radios in coordinating humanitarian aid

Learn how HF radios ensure reliable, secure communication in disaster zones, helping coordinate humanitarian aid and saving lives in remote areas.

Low-band VHF vs VHF: What’s the difference?

In this article, we’ll cover frequencies and differences, including the pros and cons of each, as well as use cases.

The evolution of HF radio encryption technologies

Discover the advancements in HF radio encryption technologies that have improved security and privacy in communications, from early methods to modern, sophisticated encryption techniques.