Greg Cottrell - founder and President, Rugged Radios

When Greg Cottrell, Founder and President of Rugged Radios, started this company he set out to revolutionize the offroad communications industry. That dream grew into the communications giant that is Rugged today, manufacturing communications for Work, Race, Play.

Communications For Any Environment

Whether you’re ripping through Baja in your UTV, hitting the single track with your friends on the weekend, or taking flight in your Cessna you need communications you can trust. With nearly 30 years experience in manufacturing high noise environment communications, Rugged Radios boasts a full line of communication products. From industrial job sites to agriculture to fire & safety - we offer Communications For Any Environment.

Connect To Anything

From headsets to intercoms and endless cabling options, we truly Connect To Anything. Rugged has the ability to configure almost any communication application - an option not available with many manufacturers. Do you have a Motorola, Kenwood, or Icom radio? We can connect to it. If you don’t see the cable you’re looking for online, give our team a call - we’re here to help!

Go Further

With our knowledgeable staff, superior level of service, and broad product line, Rugged Radios is the #1 choice for all your communication needs. We provide World Class Support to all our customers, and our race support staff provides technical assistance that is second to none.

We build our products to be rugged tough, engineered with the finest components, using our own proprietary technology that exceeds other brands. We’re passionate about communications and our product line reflects our dedication to helping our customers Go Further®.

Thank You for being part of the Rugged family!

VHF External Antenna Kit for Handheld Radios (VHF 144 - 174 MHz)