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18/06/2026

"6dBi HIGH GAIN" sounds impressive. But is it right for your terrain?

Antenna gain doesn't create power. It focuses it. Think of it like a torch:

🔦 High gain (6dBi+): A spotlight. Goes far on flat terrain. Aim it at a hill and you're shooting signal into the dirt.
🏮 Low gain (2dBi): A lantern. Shorter reach but it works over ridges and out of valleys.
💡 Medium gain (3dBi): The floodlight. Decent reach, decent height. Set and forget for most outback travel.

Most drivers leave the long whip on, drive into the hills, and lose signal. We built an antenna so you don't have to think about it.

Part 3 of our UHF series: The Secret to Range. It's All About the Antenna.

Read it https://www.zetifi.com/articles/uhf-antenna-range-guide
Buy it https://shop.zetifi.com/

18/06/2026

Halfway through June. The EOFY sale has 12 days left.

We know buying comms gear sight-unseen can feel like a gamble. So we took the risk off the table.

Two layers of confidence:
🛡️ 5-year warranty on the Smart Antenna
🔄 90-day performance guarantee. If it doesn't perform for you in the real world, send it back for a full refund. No questions.

Tested over 100,000 km of Australian outback before it ever hit a shelf. IP69K rated. Survives a pressure washer, not just a creek crossing.

Order direct at https://shop.zetifi.com/ before 30 June.

17/06/2026

Big news. Zetifi has partnered with NSW Farmers to bring connected safety and rural connectivity solutions to farming communities across New South Wales.

We have spent nearly a decade building technology for exactly these people, and we are excited to take the next step.

Zetifi partners with NSW Farmers to bring connected safety and rural connectivity solutions to farming communities across New South Wales.

12/06/2026

Heading to the Sydney National 4x4 Outdoors Show this weekend?

Come say hi to our COO Warwick at the Zetifi stand with 12 Volt Direct. He & Ray will be there with event-special discounts on our UHF CB Radio Kits only available in person at the show!

A great chance to see the Zetifi Smart antenna up close, ask your questions and walk away with a deal. Big thanks to Steven Cooper and 12Volt Direct!

Sydney National 4x4 Outdoors Show
📍 Homebush, Sydney
📅 12–15 June

See you there!

https://www.zetifi.com/

11/06/2026

That twin-pack in the glovebox isn't keeping you safe. Here's why.

Your vehicle is a steel cage. Metal blocks radio signals. It's called the Faraday Cage effect. A handheld trying to transmit from inside the cab can lose 50% or more of its range. Your 5 km radio becomes a 1–2 km radio.

And you still can't hear it over the diesel and the air-con.

A fixed mount radio runs off your battery, uses an external antenna mounted outside the cab, and gives you reliable comms over 5–20 km. It's always on. Always ready.

Part 2 of our UHF series: Handheld vs. Fixed Mount. Which is Right for You? It includes the remote head solution for modern 4WDs with limited dash space.

Read more https://www.zetifi.com/articles/uhf-handheld-vs-fixed-mount

A handheld UHF inside your cab loses up to 50% range. Here's why a fixed mount radio with an external antenna is the right call for touring and work in Australia.

09/06/2026

Our 3dBi Smart Antenna is engineered for every terrain Australians actually drive. The gain pattern works on the flat and in the hills. One install. No swapping.

If you're in a Ford Ranger, Everest or Toyota Hilux, we've built a kit matched to your vehicle. The bracket fits exactly where it should, the cable runs cleanly, and the finished install looks like it belongs there.

EOFY sale on now. 15% off when you order with us online thru 30 June.

Shop vehicle-specific kits https://shop.zetifi.com/collections/vehicle-specific-kits

Zetifi designs and manufactures smart vehicle antennas for rural, remote and regional use. Australian-designed and manufactured, engineered for harsh conditions and integration with vehicle communications and telematics.

09/06/2026

Bullbar not required.

See how easy it is to mount your antenna on the bonnet instead. Clean, practical and done in minutes.

Our COO Warwick walks through the antenna install in under 7 minutes, using just 3 simple steps:
1. Bracket on
2. Antenna on
3. Cable connected

Our award-winning antennas are designed for bonnet mounting, with vehicle-specific options and everything you need included.

Bonnet mount kits for Ranger, Everest and Hilux are on sale until 30 June. Code EOFY-2026 at checkout.

Watch the full install https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVsxTOEjWu0
Shop bonnet mount kits https://shop.zetifi.com/collections/vehicle-specific-kits

Join Zetifi COO Warwick as he installs Zetifi's Bonnet Mount Antenn...

05/06/2026

We wrote the book on UHF. Literally.

The Ultimate Buyer's Guide to UHF Radios & Antennas (2026 Edition) is now available to download for free.

If you've ever wondered:
🔹 Handheld or fixed mount. Which is actually better?
🔹 What does antenna gain actually mean?
🔹 Which channels do I need to know?
🔹 How do I get the install right the first time?

It's all in there. Plain English. No fluff.

Grab the guide https://www.zetifi.com/articles/the-ultimate-buyers-guide-to-uhf-radios-antennas-2026-edition

Shop UHF at https://shop.zetifi.com/

04/06/2026

Why Do You Need a UHF Radio in 2026?

A UHF radio doesn't need a tower. It connects you directly to every vehicle in range. Push the button & everyone hears you.

That's the job a phone was never built to do.

We've just published Part 1 of our UHF Buyer's Guide blog series. It covers the connectivity gap, the most common UHF questions and how to pick the right setup for your work or travels.

Read it at https://www.zetifi.com/articles/why-you-need-a-uhf-radio-in-2026

UHF radio works where your phone doesn't. Here's why farmers, truckies and 4WD tourers rely on UHF CB — and why you should too before heading off-road in 2026.

03/06/2026

Our End of Financial Year (EOFY) sale is live.

Order direct from zetifi.com before 30 June and get our complete UHF kit starting at $575.

What's in the kit:
✅ Zetifi 3dBi Smart Antenna (500mm bonnet or 580mm bullbar)
✅ Icom IC-455 UHF CB radio
✅ Magnetic mic mount + all cabling and hardware
✅ Plus FREE bonnet bracket on select models

Ready for any terrain. 5-year warranty. 90-day performance guarantee.

Shop the sale https://shop.zetifi.com/

Zetifi designs and manufactures smart vehicle antennas for rural, remote and regional use. Australian-designed and manufactured, engineered for harsh conditions and integration with vehicle communications and telematics.