Off-Road Racing Communications — Rugged Radios NZ & AU
Off-Road Racing Communications — Rugged Radios for NZ & AU
Off-road racing demands communications equipment that can handle the harshest conditions on the planet — deep mud, river crossings, desert dust, and the relentless vibration of a race buggy, UTV, or side-by-side at full pace. Rugged Radios is a specialist off-road race communications brand, and Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia.
Whether you're competing in New Zealand off-road events, Australian desert racing, or running a chase truck and pit crew across a multi-stage event, we have Rugged Radios communications equipment for your team.
Rugged Radios Off-Road Equipment
Rugged Radios builds communications equipment for off-road teams. From intercoms and helmet kits to radios and crew headsets, the range is designed for competitive off-road motorsport.
Shop Rugged Radios by Category
- Intercoms — in-car and in-helmet intercoms for driver and co-driver communication
- Intercom Kits — kits for race buggies, UTVs and side-by-sides
- Offroad Helmet Kits — communications for off-road racing helmets
- Headsets — crew, pit and co-driver headsets
- Radios — handheld and mobile radios
- Handheld Radios — pit crew and chase teams
- Mobile Radios — vehicle-mounted radios
- Race Series — race-spec equipment
- Full Rugged Radios Range
Why Harris Race Radios for Rugged Radios?
Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia. We sell, install and support Rugged Radios systems with motorsport expertise.
- Rex Harris — Qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for NZ RSM and AU ACMA, with motorsport communications experience dating back to 1975 at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix. Rex has hands-on experience specifying and installing race radio systems.
- Aaron Harris — Active racing driver and race engineer. Barcelona 24 Hour 1st in class (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. Aaron is a MotorSport NZ Licence Examiner. His licence-examiner role does not certify helmets, racewear or FHR/HANS devices.
Not sure which Rugged Radios system suits your vehicle and event? Contact Aaron for communications advice:
📞 +64 27 449 9654 | ✉ aaron@harriscomms.co.nz
Rugged Radios in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harris Race Radios the official Rugged Radios dealer for New Zealand and Australia?
Yes — Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia. Stock is genuine Rugged Radios product sourced through its supply chain.
Do you stock Rugged Radios in New Zealand?
Yes. We hold genuine Rugged Radios stock locally in New Zealand for dispatch and ship to Australia.
Can you help me choose the right Rugged Radios system for my vehicle?
Contact Aaron Harris at +64 27 449 9654 or aaron@harriscomms.co.nz for advice on an intercom, radio and helmet-kit combination for your race vehicle and event.
Do Rugged Radios products meet NZ and AU compliance requirements?
Rex Harris is an Approved Radio Certifier for NZ RSM and AU ACMA. Contact us for advice specific to your radio system and intended use; this role does not certify helmets or FHR devices.