Articles
The RF challenges of LTE-Advanced
LTE's more advanced features will bring with them a number of headaches in the form of challenging RF environments. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: On higher ground
Better communications have improved safety management and efficiency for a New Zealand tourism operator that has a unique kind of business. [ + ]
INTERVIEW: Bevan Clarke, Motorola Solutions
Critical Comms digs into the Orion Network, which delivers digital comms across most of Australia … and with similar networks coming online in other countries. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: Orion and the Newcastle City Council
For the city council of one of Australia’s largest cities, making the switch to digital is saving money and boosting productivity. [ + ]
Interview: Len Starling, Radio Spectrum Management
The New Zealand government recently concluded the second and final 700 MHz auction round. Critical Comms gets an update on the process and what happens now. [ + ]
Industry talking - continuing growth
The evolving needs of major users such as governments, along with new digital technologies, are bringing opportunities for the whole critical communications industry. [ + ]
TETRA on the rise
Growth in new contract awards across Australia has seen the Asia-Pacific region become the world's fastest-growing region for TETRA. [ + ]
Radio's role in M2M
What roles should cellular and PMR communications play as data bearers within the machine-to-machine networks? [ + ]
Guiding the USA's coming spectrum auction
In this edited extract from a recent address, we present FCC Commissioner Michael O'Reilly's views on several issues of relevance to the critical communications industry. [ + ]
Wireless pioneer wins the 2014 Marconi Prize
A pioneer who developed the theory and applications of MIMO antennas, Stanford Professor AJ Paulraj, has been awarded the 2014 Marconi Prize. [ + ]
European workshop explores spectrum occupancy measurements
A recent workshop brought together senior spectrum managers and technical experts from across Europe and the world to explore some of the latest innovations in spectrum management. [ + ]
Fast and faster: the cutting edge of transmission
The world's fastest arbitrary waveform generator for testing transmission techniques could help boost bandwidth on communications networks. [ + ]
Case study: HF powers ahead
A US electrical power agency that spans eight states in the Pacific Northwest has chosen Barrett HF equipment for its independent emergency radio communication system. [ + ]
From battlefield to public safety
A military network that lets diverse communications seamlessly transmit voice, imagery and video data, has potential for civilian emergency services use. [ + ]
Interview: Brett Savill, BAI
From its origins as an obscure government entity, Australia’s BAI has transformed into a market-leading commercial operation providing services to almost the entire broadcast industry. [ + ]
