Vitexacom Communications Knowledge Centre | Radio Guides
Straightforward, practical guides to two-way radios, push-to-talk communication, radio coverage, accessories and South African radio requirements. Whether you are choosing your first radios or improving an existing business system, start with the topic that matches your question.
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Choosing the right radio
Understand handheld, mobile and base radios, VHF and UHF, analogue and digital, DMR, channels and compatibility.
Read the buying guide →Radio range and coverage
Learn what affects range, how antennas and terrain matter, and when a repeater or site survey may help.
Explore coverage planning →ICASA licensing in South Africa
Understand spectrum licences, licence exemptions and equipment type approval before transmitting.
Read the compliance guide →Push-to-talk over cellular
Compare PoC with conventional radio and understand SIMs, data, Wi-Fi, platform services and coverage limits.
Understand PoC →Batteries and accessories
Check battery part numbers, mAh and Wh, chargers, antennas and accessory compatibility.
Check compatibility →Planning a business radio system
Turn team workflows, coverage needs, talk groups, shift patterns and resilience requirements into a system brief.
Plan your system →Looking for a quick answer?
Our FAQ pages cover common questions about products, compatibility, troubleshooting and support.
Explore equipment and services
Once you understand the options, browse our radio equipment and accessories, learn about our services or see the industries we support.
Have a question about your own site or team?
Every operation is different. Tell us where you work, how many people need to communicate and what you need the system to do.
These guides are educational and provide general technical and regulatory information. Product capabilities vary by model and configuration. Radio-frequency rules and licence exemptions can change; verify requirements with ICASA for your intended use.