Inspired by the directional hearing of a tiny fly, one scientist is exploring how to make compact, powerful antennas for transmitting jamming signals in an electronic attack and how to develop better antennas for finding the source of a hostile signal. [ + ]

Following severe flooding in several Malaysian states in early 2015, Barrett Communications HF equipment was urgently brought in to re-establish contact with rural hospitals. [ + ]

The Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre on New Zealand's South Island has boosted safety and peace of mind through a migration to digital comms.

Radio equipment from Australia's Barrett Communications was deployed just in time for recovery efforts following Nepal's devastating earthquake. [ + ]

The latest IHS report for critical communications is available and analyses reveal the global market for command and control room technologies and services is expected to reach more than $7 billion over the next several years. [ + ]

Taiwan’s fire department has boosted its radio dispatch capabilities in Hsinchu County, home to 500,000 people and one of the world's key semiconductor manufacturing centres. [ + ]

A few simple guidelines can go a long way to eliminating the risk of damage when using measurement instruments in the field. [ + ]

With public safety agencies seriously considering public-carrier models of communications delivery, it's timely to look at the future of wireless comms beyond the 4G horizon. [ + ]

The Australian Government has given second-pass approval for the $900 million LAND 2072 Phase 2B project, which will provide the Australian Defence Force with next-generation battlespace telecommunications network capabilities. [ + ]

Critical Comms reports on progress with the Productivity Commission's study into public safety mobile broadband and canvasses opinions from leaders in the field. [ + ]

Dealing with four separate TETRA networks was causing headaches for one mining company, but the problem was solved by integrating the systems via the installation of Exelis SwitchplusIP consoles. [ + ]

Motorola has begun a $175 million upgrade of the South Australian Government Radio Network, which will expand and improve coverage, add functionality and boost reliability. [ + ]

'Roadmap' for next 20 years of US public safety comms research released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, focusing initially on location-based services. [ + ]

A project is underway to improve capacity and safety across Australia's rail network, with assured access to a dedicated radio communications band being the key component. [ + ]

South Australia's Country Fire Service has awarded a $7 million contract to upgrade all of its frontline radios to digital standard, featuring Tait Communications' mobile and portable units. [ + ]