{"product_id":"nz-simplex-radio-licence-engineering-certification","title":"NZ Simplex Radio Licence Engineering \u0026 Certification","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand land-mobile simplex radio licence engineering and certification\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rex Harris of Harris Race Radios™, RSM Approved Radio Engineer \u003cstrong\u003eARE 127\u003c\/strong\u003e, upgraded from Approved Radio Certifier \u003cstrong\u003eARC 127\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarris engineering and certification charge: NZ$345.00 excluding GST.\u003c\/strong\u003e The government licence fee is additional. This is a professional engineering service, not an RSM government fee or a physical product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the service includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment of your radio communications requirements, equipment and intended operating area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection and engineering of an appropriate simplex frequency, subject to availability and applicable licensing requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation of one standard land-mobile simplex licence application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering certification by Rex Harris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmission through the Register of Radio Frequencies process on your behalf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact Rex before ordering if you are unsure whether your application fits this standard scope. Repeater systems, additional frequencies, non-standard engineering, radio programming, equipment and physical installation are not included in this standard application service and can be discussed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRex Harris: verified radio engineering credentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRex is a qualified radio telecommunications engineer with motorsport radio experience dating from 1975. His signed RSM letter dated \u003cstrong\u003e4 June 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms that his status was upgraded from Approved Radio Certifier to \u003cstrong\u003eApproved Radio Engineer, ARE 127\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining approved-person number 127. The approval is held by Rex personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6670\/1531\/files\/rex-harris-rsm-are-approval-2020.pdf?v=1793199461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead RSM's signed approval letter confirming Rex Harris ARE 127 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rsm.govt.nz\/engineers-and-examiners\/list-of-engineers-and-examiners?keyword=Harris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCheck the official RSM directory of engineers, certifiers and examiners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rex-harris-radio-credentials\"\u003eRex Harris's radio credentials\u003c\/a\u003e for the background to the ARE 127 and ARC 127 designations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGovernment licence fee is separate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRSM currently publishes a standard land-mobile simplex licence fee of \u003cstrong\u003eNZ$190 including GST per year\u003c\/strong\u003e, checked 9 November 2026. This government charge is additional to the Harris engineering service and remains subject to RSM's current fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRSM's published simplex engineering\/certification guide figure is \u003cstrong\u003eNZ$408.89 including GST\u003c\/strong\u003e. RSM states that the figure is a guide only and that it no longer provides radio engineering for the New Zealand market. The actual engineering fee is agreed with the engineer or certifier. Our service charge is paid to Harris Race Radios™, not presented as a government charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rsm.govt.nz\/licensing\/licences-you-must-pay-for\/mobile-licences\/land-mobile-simplex-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRSM simplex licence requirements and annual fee\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rsm.govt.nz\/licensing\/fees-for-licences-and-certification\/guide-to-engineering-certification-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRSM engineering\/certification fee guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInformation needed for your application\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide the applicant or organisation name, contact details, intended radio use, operating area, radio make\/model and number of radios. Include any existing licence or frequency details. We will contact you to confirm the application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchasing engineering services does not itself issue a licence or authorise transmission. Radio operation remains subject to the issued licence and its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an annual payment to Harris Race Radios™?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This product covers the engineering and certification service for one standard simplex application. The government's recurring licence charge is separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are both ARC 127 and ARE 127 mentioned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRSM's signed 2020 letter confirms Rex's upgrade from ARC to ARE while retaining number 127. It documents the progression rather than two unrelated approvals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes every radio user need this service?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The appropriate licensing route depends on the equipment, frequencies and intended use. Ask Rex before ordering if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this include Australian licensing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This product is for a New Zealand RSM land-mobile simplex application. Australian licensing assistance can be discussed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-harris-race-radios\"\u003eContact Rex about your radio licence application\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harris Race Radios™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51070685053147,"sku":"HRR-RSM-SIMPLEX","price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/6670\/1531\/files\/Radio-Spectrum-Mangment-Liscene-8090459.jpg?v=1714031792","url":"https:\/\/harrisraceradios.com\/products\/nz-simplex-radio-licence-engineering-certification","provider":"Harris Race Radios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}