{"id":537641,"date":"2026-03-13T11:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/537641\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:19:11","slug":"australian-made-gme-unveils-next-gen-xrs-connect-radio-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/537641\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Made: GME unveils next-gen XRS Connect radio platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"484\" class=\"entry-thumb lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC04000-1-696x484.jpg\"  data- alt=\"\" title=\"DSC04000 (1)\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/484;\"\/>XRS Connect is an Australian Made radio platform designed to be smart, adaptable, and rugged. Image supplied by GME.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gme.net.au\/au\/company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">GME<\/a> has announced the release of the next generation of its XRS Connect UHF CB radio platform, introducing two new models designed to expand the company\u2019s existing range of two-way communication devices.<\/p>\n<p>In a media release, GME said the updated XRS Connect range builds on its first-generation platform and introduces several new features aimed at improving connectivity, usability and durability for users.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Australian-made radios are designed to be \u201csmart, adaptable, and rugged,\u201d according to the company.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe all-new XRS range once again raises the benchmark for UHF CB radios, with numerous advancements in technology ensuring GME remains at the cutting-edge of two-way radio communication,\u201d the company said in the release.<\/p>\n<p>The new range includes the XRS-335C Super Compact UHF CB radio and the XRS-375C Heavy Duty Compact UHF CB radio. Both models feature a 5-watt design, a professional-grade IP67-rated speaker microphone and a 3-watt speaker microphone, as well as an anti-glare colour TFT LCD screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The radios also include Bluetooth connectivity for audio and data, a built-in GPS receiver for location-based functionality, noise reduction technology and user-customisable buttons.<\/p>\n<p>GME said the products also support user-updateable firmware and integrate with the company\u2019s XRS Connect smartphone application. Through the app, users can access features such as voice playback, active mute, Crewtalk communication and location services.<\/p>\n<p>According to the company, the development of the new radios was informed by ongoing research and development efforts as well as feedback from customers and field testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGME\u2019s relentless focus on research and development, combined with extensive consumer feedback and in-field testing, has resulted in a range of products that set a new standard for two-way radios globally,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n<p>GME noted the XRS-375C model is designed for heavier-duty environments and includes additional durability features such as compliance with MIL-STD-810H standards covering vibration, shock, temperature and humidity, as well as compatibility with both 12-volt and 24-volt power inputs.<\/p>\n<p>Both models are manufactured in Australia and come with a five-year warranty, according to the company.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>GME said additional information about the new XRS Connect range is available through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gme.net.au\/au\/find-a-dealer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">its website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"XRS Connect is an Australian Made radio platform designed to be smart, adaptable, and rugged. 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