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The JRD Group of Companies
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded1982
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Bob Rogers (CEO)
ProductsTwo-way radios
Network Operator
Specialist Systems Integrators
Telecommunications Consultancy
Equipment Manufacturer
Number of employees
<50
WebsiteThe JRD Group of Companies

The JRD Group of Companies is a radio communications company with headquarters based in Melbourne, Australia. The Group is comprised of three main companies; JRD Communications Pty Ltd/JRD Rentals Pty Ltd, Radio Systems Technologies Pty Ltd and NX Digital 1. Bob Rogers is the current CEO of the Group[1]. The Group was one of the inaugural founders, and is an Accredited Member, of The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA)[2] [3].

The JRD Group of Companies is also committed to education and training. The group is a contributor at RMIT University, and has been a Gold Partner for the RMIT Electrical & Computer Engineering's annual EnGenius Trade Fair since 2006[2]. In 2011, they sponsored student visits to their communications sites and workplace, and offered student work placements within the radio communications industry[4].

JRD Communications Pty Ltd are a Tait Solutions Partner[5], and as such, have provided charitable donations relating to the Tait Industry Charity Day 2010[6].

Radio Systems Technologies Pty Ltd, a JRD Group company, has installed systems for various companies around the world, including TETRA systems for Rio Tinto in Western Australia[7].