About Us

Talking Radio is a dynamic and ambitious business with over 30 years of experience in two-way Radio Telephony communications training within the Aviation, Marine and Operational Industries. Our focus is on ensuring a professional radio standard is maintained for all those Operators who use mobile, or fixed two-way radios as part of their communication business model.

We supply VHF Training within the Aviation, Marine and General Operations Industry where two-way radios form part of their daily work requirements, including for the following roles:

Pilot 
- Marine
Base Operations
Flight Following
Airport Tug Driver
Fireman
Airside Operations
Offshore Operations
Disaster Management

 

We also offer a Consulting Service specialising in turnkey solutions within the following fields: Course Design; Airspace Management; Risk and Safety Management, Audit Prep. and Regulatory Certification.

 

Partnerships and Affiliations

We are proud of our partnership with Stenden South Africa in hosting Two-Way Radio Telephony Training in Disaster Management. This course is part of the requirement towards obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Disaster Relief Management. Stenden South Africa and Talking Radio are committed to the supply of training and education for all those personnel who intend being part of this exciting Programme. 

 

 

Talking Radio is proud to be an Affiliate of STC-SA Marine Education Centre based in Cape Town, South Africa, in the supply of two-way radio communications for Offshore operations. This working relationship is geared towards promoting a professional two-way communication standard for all Operators of Aeronautical Radios during helicopter Operations to and from an Offshore Installation.

 

Talking Radio is pleased to be a member of the International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA), whose mission it is to promote English as the Official Language of the Skies. Through our interaction as a member of this association, we intend ensuring that our own Aviation English training platform meets the latest updates for all our Clients on a global standard. 

 

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) was established on the 1st April 1998 under the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998. SAMSA’s obligation is to:
– Ensure safety of life and property at sea
– Prevent and combat pollution from ships in the marine environment
– Promote the Republic’s maritime interests.

Talking Radio is a SAMSA accredited training institution in terms of Part 4, section 85 of the Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013, as amended. This accreditation allows Talking Radio to present Short Range Certificate courses to the general public or professional  mariners.

 

Talking Radio is proud to be an associate member of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA). This organisation actively works with government and parastatal entities to ensure that public policy and infrastructure supports a competitive environment for upstream and midstream suppliers. Part of the associated services which Talking Radio facilitates includes the supply of:
(a) VHF radio (Aeronautical) certification for all Helicopter Landing Officers and Radio Operators working on offshore installations.
(b) VHF radio (Short Range) certification for all applicable Marine personnel in accordance with Mariners notice no.4 of 2016.

The SAOGA organisation is the ideal platform for Talking Radio and its mission statement, backed by their interest and enthusiasm in ongoing skills development for Southern Africa, truly supports the TR ideology.

 

Talking Radio is proud to be affiliated with Zero Gravity Aerospace. This company has a vast variety of products: 

  1. Airport equipment including baggage trolleys, stairs, special vehicles
  2. Airport Nav and Communication equipment such as base station antennas, handheld radios, mobile equipment.
  3. Helicopter and Aircraft Spare Parts including blades
  4. Aviation workshop tools such as lifts, hoists, helimover platform
  5. Just became representative for Aircraft Interiors, seats, galley, coffee maker, tray table, carpet, etc, new and used. Ex stock Europe.

These products will soon be available on the Talking Radio platform.