Camping and RV travel have become the go-to escape for many people looking to leave behind the noise of the city and reconnect with nature. You pack your tent, your grill, maybe even your GPS—but cell service doesn’t always follow you.
In remote national parks, mountain trails, or state campgrounds, “no signal” is a common story. Plenty of RV travelers say that the moment they turn off the main road, coverage drops to zero. Maps stop loading, calls don’t go through, and suddenly you’re cut off.
It’s the reason so many travelers come prepared with extra gear, from emergency lights to satellite messengers. Still, a reliable walkie-talkie is more important than most people realize. When you head deeper into the backcountry, where mobile networks can’t be trusted, basic radios often fall short, limited by range or slowed by tricky setup.

This is exactly the need the POC-1 Ultra was created to meet. With its blend of portability and smart features, it changes the way people think about what a walkie-talkie can do for life on the road.

 

Stay Connected On or Off the Grid

The POC-1 Ultra combines three modes in one device: LTE for unlimited range, analog for true off-grid use, and a relay mode that links the two. Hardly any radios on the market offer this kind of flexibility, and it means you can choose the setup that fits your situation.

 

1. LTE Mode

Powered by advanced multi-carrier technology, the Ultra’s LTE mode delivers coverage without practical limits. As long as you and your group have cell service, you can talk instantly across cities, states, or even countries.

 

2. Analog Mode

When you’re beyond towers or in places with no network at all, the Ultra switches to analog. Like a traditional two-way radio, it uses standard channels to connect directly with nearby units. This “off-grid” option is most valuable when phones show no service but you still need a lifeline. The range depends on conditions, up to 35 miles in open terrain, but shorter in forests, valleys, or dense campsites. Even so, it remains one of the most reliable backup tools you can pack for outdoor travel.
The POC-1 Ultra also includes two dedicated push-to-talk buttons, one for LTE and one for analog. This design keeps things simple: press the right button and you’re talking, whether you’re within network range or deep in a dead zone.

3. Relay Mode

Beyond analog on its own, the Ultra introduces a relay function that bridges LTE and radio channels. When one device in the team has LTE access, it can act as a hub, receiving a message from an off-grid unit and instantly broadcasting it worldwide to everyone in the same talk channel. In effect, a voice from a remote valley can still reach teammates on the other side of the country.
Traditionally, this kind of bridging required heavy, expensive repeater equipment. The Ultra integrates this function directly into the handheld radio, making global relay communication portable and easy to use.

Form a Group in Seconds

Beyond its three communication modes, the POC-1 Ultra also offers GPS tracking and instant Bluetooth grouping, making team communication much simpler.
The device has a built-in high-sensitivity GPS chip. When connected to LTE, it shares each member’s location on a private map in the Poclink App. This makes it easy to see where everyone is and coordinate plans or check on safety. Location sharing is always in your hands, you choose if and when to turn it on.
As for group setup, the Ultra keeps things effortless. With Bluetooth, it can detect nearby Poclink radios and link them together in seconds, no signal, no Wi-Fi, no tricky setup. One person starts it, the rest join with a quick press, and everyone is connected right away. No more chasing around to make sure all radios are on the same channel. And if you want to connect beyond your own team, Poclink Hub – its new community feature, lets you drop into nationwide public groups, from RV convoys to camping tips, and chat with fellow travelers for free. It turns your radio into a kind of nationwide clubhouse, linking you with people across the country and beyond.

 

Safe and Private Communication

All conversations on the POC-1 Ultra are protected with end-to-end encryption using AES-256, an industry-standard for security. Even if someone tried to intercept the signal, all they would get is unreadable data. Your conversations stay private, heard only by the people you invite.
Behind the scenes, multiple layers of protection are in place:

• TLS protocol keeps voice data secure during transmission

• RSA key exchange creates a unique encrypted channel for every session

• AES-256 encryption safeguards the content of every message

All of this runs on AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring both stability and security. Channel creation, device naming, and member management can all be handled directly in the app, giving control back to the user.

Portability That Fits Van Life

Travel Light: Easy to Carry

The POC-1 Ultra is designed to stay out of the way while keeping you connected. Weighing just about 136 grams, it’s one of the smallest dual-mode radios you can find, light enough to slip into a pocket or clip onto a pack without thinking twice.

Power That Lasts the Journey

Outdoor trips don’t always end when the sun goes down. With a 3000mAh battery, the Ultra keeps going for long stretches, and when it’s time to recharge, the USB-C port makes it simple, whether you’re plugged into a portable power bank or your RV outlet.

Built for the Outdoors

Nature doesn’t come with a forecast you can rely on. Light rain, big temperature swings, this radio can handle it. The POC-1 Ultra carries an IPX4 splash-resistant rating and keeps working in conditions from –20°C to +60°C. In practice, it means dependable performance even when the environment gets rough.

Why It’s a Must-Have for RV and Camping Groups

For many RV travelers and campers, the biggest worry isn’t the weather, it’s losing contact when it matters most.
The value of the POC-1 Ultra is that it covers every situation. Whether a convoy is spread out on different stretches of road or campers are moving separately around a site, it keeps messages reaching everyone. LTE mode removes distance as a barrier, analog mode secures basic links in dead zones, and relay mode connects the two worlds into one.

Technically, the POC-1 Ultra goes beyond a standard walkie-talkie. It works as a flexible system that shifts between modes and adapts to the needs of the team. Add in Bluetooth quick setup, GPS tracking, and dual PTT buttons, and it balances ease of use with reliable safety.
What also makes it dependable is how it’s engineered. Poclink builds both its hardware and app platform in-house, without leaning on third-party servers or outside protocols. The system comes with its own global SIM card, allowing it to automatically connect to local partner networks across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, keeping communication steady wherever the road takes you. Because the devices run on a proprietary platform, they also receive remote updates and new features over time, so the experience only improves the longer you use them.

The POC-1 Ultra works with wired headsets and handheld mics through the standard Kenwood connector, and it also supports Bluetooth earpieces with a built-in PTT button for hands-free use, for hands-free use – useful outdoors or behind the wheel.
That’s why RV and camping groups see Poclink as a system they can rely on every day.