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Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor for Rugged Radios in Australasia
Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia — bringing the full range of genuine, warranty-backed Rugged Radios products to New Zealand and Australia. We hold NZ stock for fast local dispatch and ship to Australia.
What sets us apart: our team are qualified radio engineers and race engineers, meaning we don’t just sell Rugged Radios equipment — we understand it, install it, and can repair most of it. Whether you’re building a race car communications system from scratch or need a component repaired, we have the technical expertise to back you up.
All products in this range are personally selected and recommended by Aaron Harris — Barcelona 24 Hour class winner (2013), Bathurst 1000 & 12 Hour competitor, BMW Race Driver Series Champion (2011), and race engineer for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, Asia-Pacific & NZ.
Why Buy Rugged Radios from Harris Race Radios?
- Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia — genuine products, full NZ & AU warranty support, factory-backed
- Rex Harris — qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for both NZ RSM and AU ACMA, with motorsport radio experience dating back to 1975 at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix
- Aaron Harris — active racing driver and race engineer, MSNZ Licence Examiner for helmets, racewear, FHR, and HANS. Contact: +64 27 449 9654 or aaron@harriscomms.co.nz
- Full range: radios, intercoms, helmet kits, headsets, cables, mounts & accessories
- NZ stock held locally for fast dispatch — no waiting weeks for overseas shipments
- On-site support at motorsport events across NZ and AU
- All products are ACMA and RSM compliant — legal for use in Australia and New Zealand
- GMRS radios are illegal in NZ and Australia — we only supply AU/NZ UHF CB compliant units
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Rugged Radios products legal to use in New Zealand and Australia?
Yes — all Rugged Radios products supplied by Harris Race Radios are genuine, ACMA and RSM compliant units. GMRS radios are illegal in NZ and Australia — we never supply GMRS-configured units.
Do you offer warranty support in NZ and AU?
Yes — as the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia, we provide full NZ and AU warranty support on all Rugged Radios products. You don’t need to deal with overseas suppliers.
Can you install or repair Rugged Radios equipment?
Yes — Rex Harris is a qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for NZ RSM and AU ACMA. We can advise, install, program, and repair most Rugged Radios equipment. Contact us for service enquiries.
Do you ship to Australia?
Yes — we ship fast across both New Zealand and Australia with competitive rates and genuine stock on hand.