Search-and-rescue groups push for telecommunications review amid ageing equipment and staff shortages
New Zealand rescue services are seeking a telecommunications review to address outdated technology and the loss of skilled operators to retirement.
Search-and-rescue groups have identified longstanding gaps in their telecommunications systems that need fixing. Ageing equipment and retiring radio operators are creating problems for the sector. The groups are launching a review to modernise their systems and keep pace with evolving technology.
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Old technology and retiring radio buffs pose problem for rescue services
Search-and-rescue groups have trying to launch a telecommunications review to repair "longstanding" gaps and keep up with evolving technology.