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NPSTC issues interoperability best practice reports
NPSTC has issued a master report and three best practice statements that identify specific actions public safety agencies can take to improve emergency communications interoperability. [ + ]
RSM's monthly spectrum update
New Zealand's regulator has announced the results of a review of spectrum usage and called for feedback on its draft five-year plan. [ + ]
Buses boosted by improved comms
ComfortDelGro Cabcharge has made a significant investment in digital voice and data infrastructure to ensure better safety and operational efficiencies. [ + ]
Opportunities and risks for the industry
The industry needs to be engaged as new technology emerges with the potential to replace the status quo, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Canberra doesn't have a plan for emergency comms
The federal government's response to the Productivity Commission PSMB report is "lacklustre and spineless", said the Police Federation's Mark Burgess. [ + ]
80% of US 911 calls are from mobiles
Analysis of data collected from US states shows that around 80% of 911 calls come from mobile phones, with only 16% from landlines. [ + ]
Reduced satellite taxes welcomed
The ACMA has agreed to reduce Ka band satellite licence taxes by between 30% and 100% in response to industry calls to harmonise Australia's regime with those of other nations. [ + ]
World's smallest radio receiver
The world's tiniest radio receiver is made of diamond and has building blocks just two atoms wide. [ + ]
Data rates double for NASA communications network
The NASA communications network that serves a variety of spacecraft, including the International Space Station, will have its data rate doubled. [ + ]
Critical Comms' latest issue is out now!
Inside Critical Comms this month: the government's PSMB plans; Sydney Metro Northwest's TETRA system; we speak with ACMA's Mark Loney; 2016 industry award winners, and lots more! [ + ]
Emergency warning system improves road safety
Audio warnings about an approaching ambulance will soon be available in Swedish cars. [ + ]
Spectrum revolution to end scarcity
The president of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has said that the 'spectrum revolution' is integral to the future 5G world, and predicted an end to spectrum scarcity. [ + ]
US hams want new 5 MHz band
The ARRL has asked the FCC to allocate a new 5 MHz band, and retain other channels and the current 100 W power limit. [ + ]
Sydney Metro Northwest's radio revolution
The groundbreaking Sydney Metro Northwest rail project will be served by an equally groundbreaking TETRA radio system. [ + ]
US emergency alert system successfully tested
A successful nationwide test has been conducted on the US Emergency Alert System (EAS). [ + ]
