Articles
The data difference — better decisions and efficiency
Adding a data capability to a critical communications system can dramatically boost efficiency, safety and the bottom line. [ + ]
Comms Connect — early bird registrations due today
Save up to hundreds of dollars on your visit to the Comms Connect conference and exhibition in Melbourne in December by registering by today — Friday, 23 October.
[ + ]Deep freeze deployment — radio in Antarctica
Imagine spending 13 months straight in Antarctica in charge of radio, telephone and satellite networks, where what's normally a five-minute job can take several hours in the icy cold outside.
[ + ]Barrett supports solar car race team
Almost 50 teams are taking part in the 3000-kilometre, Darwin-to-Adelaide Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, and all of them are relying on solid communications to help them reach their goal. [ + ]
Signals making airports safer for all
An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations at airports in the future. [ + ]
Mobile command and control
The Bengaluru City Police has implemented a mobile command-and-control vehicle equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance and communications equipment.
[ + ]Have your say on communications reform
With the Department of Communications reviewing the Radio Communications Act, ARCIA is inviting industry members to make their views known, says the association's president, Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Radio enhances forestry safety
The GPS capabilities of Icom NXDN radios are helping New Zealand's forestry and logging operators boost safety on the worksite. [ + ]
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 2 October 2015
This week: US studies nuclear-proof comms, treasurer blocks US$68m comms deal, stolen radio recovered, exercise to test solar disruption, FirstNet overview. [ + ]
Government adopts Spectrum Review's recommendations
The federal government has agreed to implement all of the recommendations of the Department of Communications' Spectrum Review.
[ + ]Are you ready for the brave new world?
Almost every job in the radiocommunications field will be gone or radically altered within 15 years, so you must start preparing now, says Lawrence McKenna. [ + ]
Stealthy antennas
Researchers are working on wideband, low-profile antennas that provide electronic warfare, jamming and communication capabilities for fibreglass ballistic and blast-resistant armour panels. [ + ]
Commission says telcos best for PSMB
Public safety mobile broadband capability is best provided by commercial telcos, at least based on cost, says the Productivity Commission's draft report released today. [ + ]
Inmarsat, Airservices test flight tracking
Inmarsat, together with Airservices Australia, Qantas and Virgin, has finalised an evaluation of improved flight tracking services on airline flights to and from Australia using existing satellite communications. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne 2015 preview
This year will see another world-class line-up of speakers, workshops and exhibitors at Comms Connect Melbourne, to be held from 1 to 3 December. [ + ]
