Shotover Jet, New Zealand

Shotover Jet worked with Tait dealer Queenstown Radio Services (QRS), who devised an Analog VHF radio solution comprising of TM9300 Mobile Radios for the boats and passenger buses, and TP9300 Portable Radios for beach controllers and other staff members. Every jet boat features a radio terminal mounted under the stern transom, with a long extension cable connecting to a microphone and speaker next to the boat driver - this reduces the risk of the mobile equipment becoming submerged. 

In order to navigate the challenging mountainous terrain, a solar-powered repeater on nearby Queenstown Hill directs the radio signal down into the stretch of river canyon where the boats operate. This signal can also be picked up by the Shotover Jet town office and the buses ferrying customers between Queenstown and the base at Arthur's Point, keeping all business areas connected. 

From jet boat drivers on the river, to workshop technicians, the reservations team, and the beach controllers by the jetty, LMR communications are essential in keeping Shotover Jet running. Boat drivers in particular rely on their radio connection to the beach controllers, awaiting clearance before passing through the narrow, twisting gorge.   -