We are a family-owned and operated business located in the heart of British Columbia. For over twenty years, Walco Radio & Electronics has been dedicated to the sales and service of telecommunications equipment and accessories. Over the years, we have developed expertise in assisting small businesses and industries, both locally and in remote locations.
Not only a retailer, we have experience installing radios, boosters and accessories into vehicles and forestry equipment. We also provide repairs and other services on radios. Our staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to finding the right solution for every concern. We realize that there is no 'one size fits all'.
Not only a retailer, we have experience installing radios, boosters and accessories into vehicles and forestry equipment. We also provide repairs and other services on radios. Our staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to finding the right solution for every concern. We realize that there is no 'one size fits all'.
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The Federal Radio Communications Act requires all VHF and UHF radios to be approved and duly licenced unless specifically exempt (such as CB and GMRS radios). If you have a VHF or UHF two-way radio, each frequency installed in the radio must be authorized by ISED (Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada).
This BC Forest and Safety Council* resource road orientation video is an introduction to resource road safety and radio use. This video is a link to the BC Forest Safety Council YouTube video on their channel and is presented here as an information courtesy only. The content provided may not represent the specifics of the road(s) you are using.
Living in beautiful BC can make cell phone coverage challenging at times. Whether you're on the road, live in a rural location, or anywhere else with marginal coverage, we carry a SmoothTalker cell phone booster to help you connect. Cell boosters do not make a signal appear, but they do improve weak signals.
Canadian product made for the Canadian Market - there is a SmoothTalker Cellular Booster solution that's right for you. From single user to multi-user solutions, SmoothTalker makes boosters for commercial trucks, pick-ups, cars, and even your recreational vehicle. Whether it is just to stay in touch or for additional peace of mind in an emergency, SmoothTalker offers packages for small pleasure craft to sea going yachts.
Our sales and technical team look forward to helping choose the right solution for your vehicle. Here are some of the options available. Available in both 2-band (BT30 Series) and full 6-band LTE models (BTX630 Series), this basic booster connects a single phone (placed in the cradle) while providing a modest improvement in the signal.
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Shannon Froste
Aug 28, 2021
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Brando T.
Aug 26, 2021
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Ronn Olsen
Jun 03, 2021
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David Thomson
Nov 16, 2020
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Colin Hofstede
Sep 24, 2019
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Tylor Seabrooke
Dec 21, 2018
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Edward LaLonde
Jun 24, 2018
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Unbelievable service. I kept getting low bars on my phone and went in to buy a booster. First thing he did was checked my phone and changed a setting and I went from two bars to five. He could have just sold me a booster and I would have never known the problem. I thought to myself you just lost a sale. But gained my loyalty. Lucky for him right now I'm in my house and my bars are still low but outside I have 5 bars so I know were I'm going to buy my booster for my house and one for my car.
Adaptive Sports At Sun Peaks
Oct 11, 2017
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Ben and the team at Walco Radio and Electronics generously gave hours of their time to repair and synchronise the headsets we use to guide blind skiers during their lessons. The Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks Program Instructors rely heavily on these headsets to ensure the safety of our visually impaired skiers. Without these, the skiers could not enjoy the freedom of movement as they do. Thank you Walco..thank you Ben. We recommend Walco Radio and Electronics for all your radio needs.
Dave Nicole
Oct 19, 2016
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