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Consumers

As a consumer, there are a number of devices in your home that use radio frequencies. These devices can be products such as baby moniitors, remote control toys, walkie-talkie radios, wireless alarm systems, and garage door openers.

Read Consumer FAQs for more information."

Under the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001, RSM audits retailers, suppliers and importers of electrical, electronic and radio products to ensure they are safe for consumers to purchase.

More information about product safety.

Band expanders

Band expanders are an ad hoc solution to reception problems faced by owners of Japanese import cars fitted with car radios which are not suitable for use in New Zealand.
 

Compliance

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is responsible for ensuring that licensing and product compliance requirements are met.
 

Consumer FAQs

Frequently asked questions about electrical, electronic and radio product safety.
 

Reception problems

Information about interference and what services can be affected by interference.
 

Traveller’s tips

General information about types of equipment that may be a problem when travelling.
 

Product compliance

Compliance rules for electrical, electronic and radio products on sale, or in use in New Zealand.